Joyce Oliver Lindsay
April 15, 1926 ~ April 11, 2009
Resided in:
Alexander, NC
Joyce Oliver Lindsay, 82 of Alexander passed away in her sleep after a short illness at The Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Harrisburg, NC, on Saturday, April 11, 2009.
A native of Swain County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie McDonald and Iva Lee Cloer Oliver. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack D. Lindsay, who died in 1961; three brothers, Homer Oliver of Atlanta, GA, Earl Oliver of McCaysville, GA, and Berlin Oliver of Bryson City, NC; and two sisters, Ollie Miller of Macon, GA, and Ruth Mason of Bryson City, NC.
Joyce was raised in Bryson City. Following her graduation in 1944 from Swain County High School, she moved to Asheville, remaining a resident of Buncombe County for 65 years. She retired in 1992 from the Buncombe County School System in the Media Center after 28 years of service. She was a member of Alexander Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son Edward D. Lindsay and wife Patricia of Concord, NC; Carolyn Lindsay North and husband Robert of Alexandria, VA; grandson Trent E. Lindsay of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter Meridith S. Lindsay of Columbus, GA; sister Edith Oliver McConnell of Asheville, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at 1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville conducted by the Rev. Gerald Sprinkle. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Enka, NC.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her favorite charity, the Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801.
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Joyce was a wonderful person, always thinking of others and sharing her love with all those around her. Her smile will be missed and our family reunions will never be the same.
Eddie and Carolyn,
Your Mother will be greatly missed. She was such a wonderful person who cared very much for our family. She was always concerned about Mom. I will miss her calls.
I will keep you in my prayers always.
Jane
Eddie & Carolyn, Your Mother was a wonderful, caring, thoughtful person. I have very fond memories of all of you growing up. No words can express the sincere heartfelt sympathy we all share. She will truly be missed! Love, Debbie
Eddie and Carolyn,
Words fail me when I attempt to properly honor your dear Mother. I met “Mrs. Lindsay” over 45 years ago when we were all just kids. Although she asked that I call her Joyce, I could never bring myself to do that. I will always remember her gentleness, her strength and her absolute devotion to you. I remember her kindness, how she reached out to my Mother when she was sick, and how she cared for all within her community. She will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry that I cannot be there with you but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love from Melba
Eddie & Carolyn,
We know heaven is happy to have your mother come home as you are sadden to let her go . She always had a smile on her face as we all were in school together she never forgot us kids she always could call us by name when we would see her out in town. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Family and Friends,
Our condolences to you but rejoice in the knowledge that Joyce is now in the presence of The Almighty.We will keep you all in our prayers.
We just heard from Mom about Joyce. Eddie and Carolyn, we sre sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful person and was always smiling when we saw her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Love, Mike and Lucille
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Embrace the Lord and he will provide all the comfort you need during this time of sadness.
We are saddened to read of the passing of your dear mother. She was always very kind and had a smile on her face. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Cathern Robinson and Sharon Robinson Moore, former members/Alexander Baptist Church
Alexander, NC
Dear Lindsay Family,
I will always remember your Mom as being the most kind and gentle person. You could almost see the smile when she talked to you on the phone from her desk at the Library Center at the Buncombe County School offices. I knew her the entire time she worked for the school system. She was a fine Christian lady and I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone.
You have lots of good memories of her I am sure, so keep these with you always and she will be near to you. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Love in Christ,
Ethel Jacobson
Retired Librarian, AC Reynolds High
I have wonderful memories of the time I spent with Mrs. Lindsey in her beautiful house in the country.
When I saw Joyce’s obituary in the paper and saw that familiar smile, it reminded me of how kind and pleasant your mom was. She was a great help to me when I was a Media Specialist and she was at central office.
May God bless you during this time as we all remember a very special lady, Joyce.
Sincerely,
Helen Rice
Eddie and Carolyn,
I am Carmie & Pearl Smith’s youngest daughter. We have not seen each other in years and years, buy our Moms kept in touch.
It is June 9, and I just learned of her passing. I’m sorry to not have known it in time to come to the service to see you all.
Our older sister, Lou is the one Joyce called to check on Mama in the past few years after Mama had to go to a nursing home. Lou has been sick for quite sometime and was in the hospital at the time of Joyce’s passing. Lou passed last Monday – June 1 – so now they are together and can catch up on everything.
I am truly sorry to not have known it and you are in my prayers. Life as we knew it will never be the same on this earth. If you are in town and would like to call, my number is 298-2635 (home) 684-1340 (work)
I know I don’t have to tell you that you were loved very much by your Mom.