Joyce Amarylis Holland's Obituary
Joyce Amarylis Holland (née Easterwood) passed away peacefully in her home in Smyrna, Georgia, after a brief illness on June 19, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on November 27, 1929, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, to Almos Hamilton Easterwood and Margaret Lee Easterwood (née Cason).
A devoted and loving mother, Joyce cherished her children Ricky Weathers (1950-1953), Tony Weathers (1953-2013), Vicki Dixon (née Weathers), Michael Shedd, and daughter-in-law Raena Shedd. She was also a beloved grandmother to Bryan Limon, Christopher Bridges, Matthew Dixon (1983-2021), Brittany Dixon (1985-2022), and Jacob Shedd, and a doting great-grandmother to Callista Cochran (née Dixon), Gavin Bridges, Hilda Bridges, Madison Honea, Kelsey Honea, Libi Limon, Elena Limon and McKenzie Dixon. She is survived by her sister, Suellen Canella, and brother, Billy Easterwood. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald Holland, her sisters Jody Lambert and Jackie Carr, and her brothers Nick Easterwood and Almos Easterwood.
Joyce's family remembers her as a servant of God who lived the values of her faith every day. Joyce's kindness and friendly nature left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She embodied a humble and noble spirit, always supporting and taking care of everyone in her life.
In the words of Proverbs 31: "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed." (26-28).
Joyce's life was a testament to these virtues, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of love, kindness, and faith will continue to inspire her friends and bless her family for generations.
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