Joyce P. Abney's Obituary
Joyce P. Abney, age 75, of Tavares, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Lake and Sumter Counties. Joyce was a member of the First Baptist of Tavares and was a retired secretary after 30 years at Tavares Elementary. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed her Church. Joyce is survived by her son, Tommy (Elizabeth) Abney of Howey-in-the-Hills; daughter, Charlene (Kit) Copeland of Wildwood; sisters, Nadene Blair of Eustis, Maxine Gay of Tampa; grandchildren, Lisa Lawson, Tommy Abney, Jr., Brianne Abney, Jaret Russell, Bobby Jackson and Mary Rowland as well as nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Abney. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the funeral home. Friends are invited to call for visitation prior to the service from 10 – 11 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 East Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778. Please leave an online condolence for the family below!
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