Happy Heavenly Birthday.

It’s so hard at times to believe that you are truly gone. Missing you and forever in my heart. Till we meet again, sweet rest.

I know cousin Joyce you are looking down smiling on us saying “Hey guys”. From the Roban family you will be forever missed. Happy birthday cousin Joyce hope you are having a blessed time with our lord and savior in heaven.

It's been a year since you went to be with your Saviour, that day I will not forget. My prayers are with your family, continue to S.I.E.P .

One Year Has Flown By.My Disciple Bible Study Sister,Church Sister And Sister In Christ.Forever In Our Hearts.

I’ll never forget your kindness and your smiles. You are certainly missed Joyce Rose! Keep singing up in heaven.

I will always remember the time we shared as we traveled with the Theta Chi Family. It was always a delight to fellowship with you. May you RIP.

A year ago we shed tears of sorrow but you told us not to cry because you are in a better place, resting peacefully in the loving arms of your Savior, no worries, fears or cares. To God be the glory! Forever missed my guardian Angel

Omicron Chapter of NYC would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Soror Joyce. Our prayers are with all of you. With Sisterly concern & prayers.
Omicron Chapter

To: A Happy Birthday to the beautiful (Joyce) Rose blooming up in heaven. Remembering your special smiles and your support and encouragement always, with love.. Lorraine

Happy Birthday to a wonderful person. God took you home where there is no more pain. Forever in our hearts!

Happy birthday in Heaven, no more pain or suffering. We love you but God loves you more.

Happy birthday my guardian angel. May you forever rest peacefully in the loving arms of God

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Sister Joyce. As a Nurse working in the hospital during her final days, I had the privilege of visiting her, praying and talking to her as visitors and family members were restricted from the hospital.   I thank God for our St. John’s Church family who loved her so dearly and sent many prayers and  for Reverend Ball who was able to pray with her and administer her last rites via IPhone/Face time.  We hope that this brings you some comfort knowing that she was not alone in her time of passing. May God Bless and Comfort you all and May her legacy live on.

On behalf of Theta Eta Eta Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., we extend our sincere condolences to the family.
Soror Gaye Riddick-Burden
Theta Eta Eta Chapter, Chaplain

Family of Joyce, she was always a soft spoken women. We brought up our daughters in the sorority so we had a special bond.  She was so proud of her daughtet going back to school.
 It has been a long time since i spoke to her but I will always remember her

I can’t even put words to how blessed I was to have an aunt like you. You showed incredible devotion to your family and you touched everyone’s life that you met I have incredible memories of you auntie and I sure will miss you. I love you so much Jimmy

You truly are an exceptional person, I am blessed to have you in my family, the memories I have with you will forever bring me joy, peace and comfort.

May you all be comforted by God's presence through His Holy Spirit. We pray that you have peace in your hearts and strengthen by God's Amazing Grace.
We the members of Omicron Chapter extend our prayers to all of you.
Sisterly Love,
Omicron Chapter, NYC

TO the Family of Soror Joyce Rose,
The members of RHO CHI of Howard County, MD extend their condolences, and wish you comfort, peace, loving memories of your loved one as you pass thru this time in your life.

Memories of Miss Joyce include her quiet demeanour, her many many smiles, her kindness and gentleness, her love for music, no matter what was going on in life she showed up and supported whenever she could, as well as her encouragement of any and everything I sang. We didn’t have a lot of lengthy talks or spend lots of times together Joyce, but your frequent hellos and how you doings, and your genuine smiles, your kindness, Christian love and support were never taken for granted and will never be forgotten. I’m so glad our paths crossed and thank God for the blessing of you. Rest now my dear Joyce! With love and sincere condolences to all your family and loved ones.....Lorraine & Durval Heirs.

I see your picture daily because I am using pictures of my wedding to Barbara to build a Family Website. You, George and my brother Rudolph were deeply involved. The last time I saw you was at my brothers' funeral. Our families were very tight and we love and respect each other very much. It isn't easy hearing about your passing and my condolences goes out to your entire family. Joyce you will be truly missed. Artilda hang in there! Keep in mind, "love never dies", only lovers.

It is with sadness that I have received the news of the passing of Sis. Joyce Rose.

I served as her pastor from 2008 until 2019 and during those years she has remained a faithful soldier of Christ. I thank God for her support and encouragement.

She openly shared with our church family her determination to overcome cancer by the healing grace of God and the powerful prayers of the warriors which together vindicated her own personal faith and confidence in a loving God whom she knew personally and to whom she was devoted.

Year after year she celebrated her victory, especially when she stood up among the congregation on each passing birthday.

Her witness and testimonies have encouraged us along the way and drawn us closer together as a family.

On a personal note, she was delighted to learn that I was a friend and comrade of her nephew, the late Oscar Allen of Diamond Village in St. Vincent. Oscar and I spent seminary years together at the UTCWI and when I was stationed in the South Caribbean District of the Methodist Church we collaborated on Youth Projects and Seminars and on Student Consultations. Her connection to Oscar, (Brother A) endeared her to me even more.

Her smiling countenance will forever remain with us and put a smile on our faces as we see her resting safely in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and our Lord.

Well done, Sis. Joyce! Rest in Peace!

On behalf of my wife, Pansy,

Rev. Patrick Perrin.

My dear SOROR and line sister Joyce , I will not forget your contagious warm smile, your calm and loving disposition. Always a Lady! Always a caring Nurse! You provided Love and stability to our special group.
May your soul rest In Eternal Peace.
Sincere condolences to our SOROR your sister Artilda Collins and the entire family.
LaFleur, please find comfort in knowing that your Aunt Joyce loved you dearly.
May Our Lord continue to bless you all with support and comfort from each other.

Our deepest condolences to Ortilda and other members of the family. It was a delight knowing Joyce and I will always cherish those memories when we traveled together with Shelia on Theta Chi trips with Soror Hazel. May God’s peace be with you all.

I was saddened to learn of Joyce's passing. She was truly a remarkable woman with a strong sense of purpose and a deep commitment to family. I always enjoyed visiting with her and George and have very fond memories of those times I spent with them. I will always cherish those memories. Joyce will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

Ms. Rose we only knew for a short time, but during that time you warmed our hearts with your sincere gratitude for us picking you up to take you to the Church concert. You always greeted us with that warm infectious smile.
HE has called you home to rest.
May you REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
Aubrey & Marguerite Symes

2 Corinthians 1:3 ,4. Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.
Jehovah has comforted Joycie all her life especially over the past 50 years while she struggled with illness, with Georgie's passing and numerous other issues. She now rests from her trials and we have to take comfort in the fact that she's out of pain. We look forward to the day we will see her again in Paradise. Jehovah Be Praised!
Love Cy and Deanna (her granddaughter)

Ms. Rose I will truly miss your gentle spirit and your beautiful smile. You always had a word of encouragement for all of us at St. John’s. We will miss you terribly.
To her family: God be with you and comfort you as you mourn
From: Westin & Marcia

Ms. Rose, I thank God for placing you in my life. I’ll always remember your love, kindness, and humility. You always had a kind word. Always told me to never let them get me down. When I tried to step away from the Dance group many years back, you were part of a "TAG TEAM"(Ms. Applewhite, Ms. Tucker, Ms. Allen and Lisa)that spoke me, to let me know that God placed me there for a reason. I am so glad I listened to you all. You were one of my spiritual supporters. You were a gentle soul who always saw the good in people. Rest in peace. My condolence to the family.

On behalf of the twelve Communion Twelve Communion Stewards who started this ministry in January of 2000 we send our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs.Joyce Rose
Rest In Peace.

My heart is broken with the loss of our dear sister Joyce Rose.
She was a true disciple having been one of the members of the first class of Disciple Bible Study that started in 1999 .She was also one
of the first communion stewards when we began in January 2000
She was a fighter always came back from her illness and gave several testimonies about how God had been good to her.
Rest In Perfect Peace

On behalf of the members of St. John's United Methodist Church Pastoral Care Ministry we extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Sister Joyce Rose. We recall the feeling of holy aura that exuded from Sis. Rose just to have been in her presence. We know that being absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. She is gone on to hear those welcoming words "Come ye blessed to my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you"....Please know that we are upholding you the family in our prayers. God bless.  Sis. Joyce Hylton Spence

1999/2000 were good years because 2 life changing events happened!
I was blessed to have been in the very first Disciple Bible Class along with
Mrs. Joyce Rose and was proud to be her partner with the first group of Communion Stewards at St. John’s where we would spend 4-5 weeks at a time on Saturday mornings quietly setting communion for the Sunday service!
I felt privileged because I got a “double dose” of her!
Our four years of long nights of class and weekend retreats were filled with deep thought and spiritual growth. We all shared some of our most personal struggles and joys.
I saw that Mrs. Rose was such a God-fearing, strong, graceful woman in everything she did.
She was definitely one of the those 'mother hens' who took you under their wings who protected and coached you, always giving God thanks and assuring me that God is ALWAYS in control.
I will surely miss her. May her soul rest in eternal glory!

On behalf of the Collins family in Montreal, our deepest sympathy to you Aunty Joyce you were and inspiration to my mom Girely and she is deeply saddened if your passing, she you gone from the world not from our heart , we meet again again on that glorious morning.

It was a great pleasure to have met Sis. Joyce Rose at the St. John's UM church many years ago. She was a woman of faith, a woman of grace, a genuine Christian who refreshed my heart every time we met at the church or on visits in her home. Joyce has left her footprints on the sands of time. She has "fought a good fight, she has kept the faith and is gone on to receive her crown"  May her soul rest in peace. -----------Joyce Hylton Spence

To the family of Soror Joyce Rose, please know that we are praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have our deepest sympathies. Much Love, Kappa Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority.

As the family prepares to say goodbye to Ms Joyce Rose, I would like to offer my deepest condolences.

I had the pleasure of meeting her through her nephew Jr., from the first time we were introduced, she treated me like family.

The thing I will remember about her, is she always said "I am praying for you Dara" when we ended a phone call. People often say this, but I knew she meant it. It may seem simple, but to know that someone always has your best interest at heart and is always providing a spiritual covering for you is such a source of comfort.

When my Mom lost her battle with cancer Aunt Joyce called me and prayed with me, when I found out I was expecting she called me and prayed for a healthy delivery. She always spoke with such kind words and was such a warm spirit.

I urge the family to remember that even in grief, we must find a way to celebrate her memory and accomplishments. Aunt Joyce will always be a part of life, her presence will just be felt in a different way.

I’m grateful we had the opportunities to hug, kiss and say I love you. Gestures and words I will forever treasure.
As you had always known you’ve been regarded as one of my 3 guardian angels, (Tucker, Applewhite & Rose), from St. John’s United Methodist Church. Our bond during the Discipleship Classes of 1999-2006 had blossomed into a beautiful Rose as you are.
I often admired your sincere spirituality, elegance and humility.
I thank God for placing you in my life and will forever hold you close. Until we meet again, miss you and love you.

Ms. Rose, you were much-admired for your graciousness and your gentle spirit. I’ll always remember how you embraced me when you learned that my mother had been your nursing supervisor at Kingsbrook Hospital. I became like a daughter to you. Rest In Peace, beloved gentle spirit.

Joyce Rose, all your pain and grief are now over, every restless tossing has passed. Your earthly work as come to an end, God heard your cry so he takes you home to rest.
You're now in a better place.
I'm so happy I had met you but heartbroken to know i wasn't there to hold your hands to the end.
Sleep and take your Heavenly Rest ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️..

Joyce you have left a legacy of what it is to be a God fearing person, caring sister, aunt, friend, a loving wife, a devoted nurse, and a trustworthy lady. You have helped many and never expected anything in return. God knew that you were tired and He has called you home. You will be greatly missed.

Auntie Joyce your smile is gone forever and your hands I can no longer touch, but your memory is now a keepsake which with I'll never part.

God has you and Grand Dad in his keeping. I will have you both in my heart.

You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. 

I first met Joyce in 1958 when l was delivering my first baby. Joyce was the midwife that took care of me and she was the best. I loved her then and I loved her to the end
She migrated to NY and l thought l would never see her again but
I then joined the nursing fraternity and 1967 l went to NY and she was neighbor to my uncle so the relationship was revived .We went on my first cruise and we had a blast George and Vincent had a special bond so that made it easy. My children were her children . She was as happy as l was to welcome our granddaughter Deanna .Over the years our friendship grew into being family.
Joyce was special she was one you can confide in.she was very compassionate
She loved the Lord she loved her family she was very proud of her Neice and her accomplishments and always talked about her in glowing terms. Every year when l go to NY we would visit each other. We kept in touch frequently and a few days before she passed we spoke and cried together. l know she at peace and she is in heaven because there is no place else for her to teside.Sleep on beloved
Sleep and take your rest We will meet again in Paradise ❤️

Cousin Joyce I know now You are in the arms of your husband Mr. Rose’, hugging your brother Allan, laughing with your cousin Leontine and her husband George, reminiscing about old times and Feeling comforting to be in the presence of family members.
As much as it may pain us, knowing we have loss someone we all love, we have to remember that Joyce had maintain a healthy relationship with God, and as the Bible says “Blessed is the man that walkers not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standers in the ways of of sinners, nor sitters in the seat of the scornful, but his delight is in the law of the LORD.”
Cousin Joyce I know you finally got your wings and has flew to meet your savior.
R.I.P. you truly will be missed.
From The Roban family

The late Allan F. Collins, Sr., would often be the one called to speak or write on behalf of the family, but today it has fallen to me, to pay tribute to a very special person, my sister-in-law, Joyce Rose and sister of Allan.
I admired Joyce for her faith, resilience and perseverance as she walked through the “storm” called cancer. Daily she would pray with her late brother and offer words of comfort. Upon his passing, even though she was in great pain, she would pray with me and give me words of peace. Joyce will always be remembered for her selfless acts, her love and her kindness to others.
As the pain started getting unbearable, God saw her getting tired and a cure was not meant to be. So, He put His arms around her and whispered “Come to Me.” Now, she has joined her beloved brother Allan in the bosom of our Savior. She has touched so many lives with her kind and loving nature. She will surely be missed. Rest on in perfect peace. 

 “Mr. and Mrs. Rose,” as my siblings and I respectfully and affectionately called these friends of our parents were regarded as family. I remember their visits to our homes in Brooklyn, and ours to theirs in Queens. The Roses traveled to St. Vincent to celebrate my parents’ 25th Wedding Anniversary, and were there for their 50th in Brooklyn. They were among the honored guests in attendance at my wedding, and remained close to our family.
Following Mr. Rose’s passing, the friendship with Mrs. Rose continued. My parents retired back to SVG, but returned to NY annually. Those visits always included contact with their friend “Joyce” via phone calls or a visit. Now as an adult, I too became her friend, and looked forward to the visits with my parents. My husband would drive us to Mrs. Rose’s lovely home, and garden in Queens, or she would visit us at my home in Brooklyn with her dear sister, Artilda. I looked forward to those visits, as I enjoyed hearing about Mrs. Rose’s travels with her nurse friends or family, her church, daily activities, and of course reminiscences with funny anecdotes from the past. We both loved Lladros, and would talk about our collection. Before leaving her home, we would venture to her backyard where some cutting from a plant or flower would be offered. We both also loved gardening.
   Joyce Rose was a spiritual, caring, graceful, and generous woman. She was a true, and caring friend! This was demonstrated by her providing excellent private duty nursing care for my mom following her surgery. This was done “free of charge-“ not even at a family discount. This was truly an act of love, and my parents always talk about it, and remain forever grateful.
   Mrs. Joyce Rose will live on in the hearts of Elna and Ronnie Howard, their children, Marcia and Lester Harrison, and I am sure all who were privileged enough to have met this woman of God, who exuded style and grace. She will truly be missed; however, we take comfort in knowing she is resting in peace with Mr. Rose, and our Lord. All our love 

In Our Hearts
Sister Rose, we thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now, we all have memories of what a wonderful, child of God you are. You loved the Lord. Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts. Rest in peace my dear sister.

Godmother joyce, I so sad hearing that you have passed away, but only God know his plan for us all. You were the greatest God Mother and inspired me to be become a nurse like you. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you. RIP until we meet again.

God bless you all in this time of loss and profound sorrow. I enjoyed reading about her beautiful life. Sending my love and continued prayers for acceptance of God’s will. Love, Naseem Brady