Joyce Faye Comley

December 5, 1928 - September 16, 2020

Joyce Faye Comley December 5, 1928 – September 16, 2020 Joyce was born in Mississippi and later moved all around the United States working as a linotype operator for newspapers and magazines. Joyce was a female trail blazer in a predominantly male field. She marveled at the technological advances that developed during her lifetime. Joyce leaves behind her husband, of 51 years, Ray Comley, her daughters Vicky Comley-Hall (VA) and Marsha Garrick (MS), her son Timothy Berry, who preceded her in passing. She also leaves behind three stepchildren Raymond Comley (TN), Rae Sansbury (KY) and Montree Miller (CA) and one sister Con Lee “Tootsie” Sherman (MS). Joyce was blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was active in her church until she became home bound, after a massive heart attack in 2010. Joyce enjoyed cooking and feeding others. She would rotate inviting members of her church over for Sunday, dinner. She was a true southern down-home cook. She also enjoyed reading visiting with friends/family and watching worship services on TV. Joyce passed away peacefully at home through complication from a recent stroke and congestive heart failure. She was greeted in heaven by her sisters and brothers that passed before her and her favorite pup Pepper. May the peace that passes all understanding be with those she left behind. She will look forward to one day greeting you at heaven’s gate.