Mountain view Funeral Home and crematory
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Joyce’s light encouraged everyone. Her heart was
special beyond belief. In time of need, Joyce always had words of encouragement.
She was a friend and mother you could lean on. No one could ask for a better
friend and mother. She was loyal, loving and always there when you needed her. Joyce was a wonderful nurse loved by both her patients and their families for her cheerfulness, compassion and dedication. She was a beautiful person with her positive attitude about life which was uplifting for everyone she met She would say, "Things could be worse." She had an infectious laugh with fun filled humor. The joy she felt was contagious. She was good willed and has brought wonderful energy and life to so may human beings who were lucky enough to meet her. Her heart was filled with love for everyone she would come into contact with. She was a lover of nature and anything related to the American Indians. Joyce had an incredibly large circle of friends. She truly touched so many people’s lives and hearts. Joyce was a rare, pure loving beacon of light. She was an inspiration to everyone. We will miss her. She has a spirit that will take its place among the angels. Joyce is survived by children James Ford of Wethersfield, Connecticut, Stephen Ford of Sarasota, Florida and Laura Milligan of Boynton Beach, Florida, brothers Alfred Jones of Las Vegas, Nevada, Clifford Jones of Greenwich, New York, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Harold Jones. A memorial service was held on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. from the Unity Church of the Mountains. Officiating were Rev. Gayle Graziano and Rev. Toni Richard. The body was cremated. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com |
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| Mr. Charles Fred
Thomas age 62 of Leisure Time Rd. Blairsville passed away on Sunday
October 19,2008 at his home. Mr. Thomas was born on July 21,1946 in
Fannin County, the son of William Thomas and the late Clarissa Tilson
Thomas. Mr. Thomas had been employed in the timber business for the past
several years. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy, Troy
and Roy Thomas. Mr. Thomas was of the Baptist faith. Surviving Mr. Thomas are one son, Michael Thomas of Blairsville, one daughter and son in law, Sheila and Eddie Thornton of Blairsville, one brother, Lonnie Thomas of Ellijay, our sisters, Mazie Dale of Ellijay," Polly" Marlene Jones of Morganton, "Sue"Corine Douchitt of Dalton, "Judy"Diane Thomas of Morganton, four grandchildren, Courtney, Chantelle, A.J. and Brittany, many other relatives and friends also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help with funeral expenses in memory of Mr. Thomas. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com |
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Mrs. Maebell Souther age 81 of King Cove
Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday October 20,2008 in the Union
County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Souther was born
on July 23,1927 in Union County, the daughter of the late Luther Souther
and the late Dora Cole Souther. She was a native and lifelong resident
of Union County. She loved to cook and loved to listen to music. Maebell
was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded
by her husband, Ford King who passed away on Sept.2008,three sisters,
Deva Coker, Myrtle Hunter and Delphia Collins and by two brothers,
Vaughn and Harford Souther. Mrs. Souther was a member of the Old Liberty
Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Souther are three sons and one daughter in law, Charles King of Blairsville, Arlen and Barbara King of Blairsville, Lee King of Blairsville, one daughter, Mary Jo King of Marietta, two sisters, Ina Nix Clark of Reidsville, GA., Ella Dyer of Blairsville, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday Oct.22,2008 from the Old Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Young officiating. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com |
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| Mrs. Minnie Ruth Gilbert
Phillips age 86 of Smyrna Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday
Oct.20,2008 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended
illness. Mrs. Phillips was born on April 23,1922 in Murphy, NC., the
daughter of the late Marion Gilbert and the late Ada Griggs Gilbert. She
was a lifelong resident of Union County. Minnie was a loving mother and
sister and will be missed by her family and all who knew her. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Lester Phillips in 1986.Mrs.Phillips
was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Phillips are one daughter and son in law, Brenda and Bud Berrong of Hiawassee, one sister and brother in law, Hazel and Dexter Dockery of Blairsville, two brothers and one sister in law, Willard and Charlene Gilbert of Blairsville, Carl Gilbert of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held on Thursday Oct.23,2008 at 2:00pm from the Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Gilbert and Rev. Dwayne Patterson officiating. She will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 1-2pm.Special music will be presented by L. D. and the Happy Pilgrams. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Eddie, Steve and Teddy Gilbert, Rex and Stanley Dockery and Patrick Garrett. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-9pm. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com |
