Joyce Braxton of Cottondale went home to be with the Lord on November 21,2012 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on August 22, 1926 in Cottondale to the late Joseph W. Shouppe and Georgia Mae Dykes Shouppe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Patsy Gray, sister Opal Broome, and a brother Louie Shouppe.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years as of Dec. 19- M.W. (Moses) Braxton, a son Kenneth (wife Diane) of Cottondale, a daughter Brenda Hewett (husband David) of Winter Haven, 3 granddaughters Wende Rotellini of California, Gina Hernandez (husband Raul) of Bradenton, Millicent Braxton of Cottondale, and 1 grandson Matthew Braxton (wife Amanda) of Cottondale. She also has 6 great grandchildren: Victoria, Jonathan, and Elli Hernandez, Brandon Rotellini, and Mason and Katie Braxton. She is also survived by a sister, Ann Perkins (husband Jerome) of Cottondale, a brother John Shouppe of Century, a sister-in-law, Melba Shouppe of Cottondale, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She also had a special caregiver- Joann Yates- of Marianna, along with the wonderful nurses and staff from Emerald Coast Hospice.
Joyce worked as a hairdresser for almost 60 years, being a Master Cosmetologist. She worked at Carrs Beauty Salon in Marianna then opened her own shop- Joyce's Beauty Shop- where she and daughter-in-law Diane worked side by side for almost 40 years. She was also a cosmetology instructor at Washington Holmes Area Vocational Technical Center in Chipley for 26 years- retiring in 1996. She was also an active member of Cottondale First Assembly of God Church where she participated in the Women's Ministries, Choir, Adult Sunday School Class, Bible Study, and played the piano at times.
The service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Cottondale First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Lamb officiating, along with associate pastors Chris Franklin and Ouida Brooks. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the First Assembly Cemetery on Lovewood Road in Cottondale. Even though Joyce (Meme) loved flowers, the family asks that instead of flowers donations be made to Emerald Coast Hospice. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.
She was born on August 22, 1926 in Cottondale to the late Joseph W. Shouppe and Georgia Mae Dykes Shouppe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Patsy Gray, sister Opal Broome, and a brother Louie Shouppe.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years as of Dec. 19- M.W. (Moses) Braxton, a son Kenneth (wife Diane) of Cottondale, a daughter Brenda Hewett (husband David) of Winter Haven, 3 granddaughters Wende Rotellini of California, Gina Hernandez (husband Raul) of Bradenton, Millicent Braxton of Cottondale, and 1 grandson Matthew Braxton (wife Amanda) of Cottondale. She also has 6 great grandchildren: Victoria, Jonathan, and Elli Hernandez, Brandon Rotellini, and Mason and Katie Braxton. She is also survived by a sister, Ann Perkins (husband Jerome) of Cottondale, a brother John Shouppe of Century, a sister-in-law, Melba Shouppe of Cottondale, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She also had a special caregiver- Joann Yates- of Marianna, along with the wonderful nurses and staff from Emerald Coast Hospice.
Joyce worked as a hairdresser for almost 60 years, being a Master Cosmetologist. She worked at Carrs Beauty Salon in Marianna then opened her own shop- Joyce's Beauty Shop- where she and daughter-in-law Diane worked side by side for almost 40 years. She was also a cosmetology instructor at Washington Holmes Area Vocational Technical Center in Chipley for 26 years- retiring in 1996. She was also an active member of Cottondale First Assembly of God Church where she participated in the Women's Ministries, Choir, Adult Sunday School Class, Bible Study, and played the piano at times.
The service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Cottondale First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Lamb officiating, along with associate pastors Chris Franklin and Ouida Brooks. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the First Assembly Cemetery on Lovewood Road in Cottondale. Even though Joyce (Meme) loved flowers, the family asks that instead of flowers donations be made to Emerald Coast Hospice. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.
Joyce Braxton of Cottondale went home to be with the Lord on November 21,2012 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on August 22, 1926 in Cottondale to the late Joseph W. Shouppe and Georgia Mae Dykes Shouppe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Patsy Gray, sister Opal Broome, and a brother Louie Shouppe.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years as of Dec. 19- M.W. (Moses) Braxton, a son Kenneth (wife Diane) of Cottondale, a daughter Brenda Hewett (husband David) of Winter Haven, 3 granddaughters Wende Rotellini of California, Gina Hernandez (husband Raul) of Bradenton, Millicent Braxton of Cottondale, and 1 grandson Matthew Braxton (wife Amanda) of Cottondale. She also has 6 great grandchildren: Victoria, Jonathan, and Elli Hernandez, Brandon Rotellini, and Mason and Katie Braxton. She is also survived by a sister, Ann Perkins (husband Jerome) of Cottondale, a brother John Shouppe of Century, a sister-in-law, Melba Shouppe of Cottondale, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She also had a special caregiver- Joann Yates- of Marianna, along with the wonderful nurses and staff from Emerald Coast Hospice.
Joyce worked as a hairdresser for almost 60 years, being a Master Cosmetologist. She worked at Carrs Beauty Salon in Marianna then opened her own shop- Joyce's Beauty Shop- where she and daughter-in-law Diane worked side by side for almost 40 years. She was also a cosmetology instructor at Washington Holmes Area Vocational Technical Center in Chipley for 26 years- retiring in 1996. She was also an active member of Cottondale First Assembly of God Church where she participated in the Women's Ministries, Choir, Adult Sunday School Class, Bible Study, and played the piano at times.
The service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Cottondale First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Lamb officiating, along with associate pastors Chris Franklin and Ouida Brooks. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the First Assembly Cemetery on Lovewood Road in Cottondale. Even though Joyce (Meme) loved flowers, the family asks that instead of flowers donations be made to Emerald Coast Hospice. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.
She was born on August 22, 1926 in Cottondale to the late Joseph W. Shouppe and Georgia Mae Dykes Shouppe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Patsy Gray, sister Opal Broome, and a brother Louie Shouppe.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years as of Dec. 19- M.W. (Moses) Braxton, a son Kenneth (wife Diane) of Cottondale, a daughter Brenda Hewett (husband David) of Winter Haven, 3 granddaughters Wende Rotellini of California, Gina Hernandez (husband Raul) of Bradenton, Millicent Braxton of Cottondale, and 1 grandson Matthew Braxton (wife Amanda) of Cottondale. She also has 6 great grandchildren: Victoria, Jonathan, and Elli Hernandez, Brandon Rotellini, and Mason and Katie Braxton. She is also survived by a sister, Ann Perkins (husband Jerome) of Cottondale, a brother John Shouppe of Century, a sister-in-law, Melba Shouppe of Cottondale, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She also had a special caregiver- Joann Yates- of Marianna, along with the wonderful nurses and staff from Emerald Coast Hospice.
Joyce worked as a hairdresser for almost 60 years, being a Master Cosmetologist. She worked at Carrs Beauty Salon in Marianna then opened her own shop- Joyce's Beauty Shop- where she and daughter-in-law Diane worked side by side for almost 40 years. She was also a cosmetology instructor at Washington Holmes Area Vocational Technical Center in Chipley for 26 years- retiring in 1996. She was also an active member of Cottondale First Assembly of God Church where she participated in the Women's Ministries, Choir, Adult Sunday School Class, Bible Study, and played the piano at times.
The service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Cottondale First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Lamb officiating, along with associate pastors Chris Franklin and Ouida Brooks. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the First Assembly Cemetery on Lovewood Road in Cottondale. Even though Joyce (Meme) loved flowers, the family asks that instead of flowers donations be made to Emerald Coast Hospice. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.
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