Joyce Witherspoon, 61, died unexpectedly on April 2, 2020 from Covid19. Her loss was completely unexpected, and the family was shocked and deeply saddened.
Joyce was born on February 23rd, 1959 to Jessie and James Witherspoon in Brooklyn NY. She was the third youngest of their twelve children. Affectionately nicknamed “Coco” due to her beautiful Brown Skin.
Joyce worked as a Home Care Attendant for many years. She took extreme joy and pleasure in attending to her clients. Joyce was a faithful member of Full Faith Christian Center where she served as a part of the praise team, accounting dept and most importantly, a Minister for the
gospel of Jesus Christ. Joyce loved praying and talking about the goodness of God.
Joyce favorite saying was “When you down to nothing, God is always up to something”.
Joyce was a dedicated Mother and Grandmother. Family came first and was above all else to Joyce. A value she instilled in all those around her. Joyce spent all of her time off from work helping family, friends and enjoying her grandchildren. The hole left by her absence is
impossible to fill.
Anyone who knew Joyce, knew that she was incredibly kindhearted. Joyce loved everyone and treated everyone like family. Joyce was everyone “Aunt Coco”. The cool aunt that was fun and full of laughter. The praying aunt you go to when you needed words of encouragement and the
only Aunt you call on when you needed help with anything. She had a cosmic passion for helping others and was always a source of positivity. Joyce’s family and friends will miss her more than words can say.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Jessie and James Witherspoon, her two sisters Ann
Witherspoon and Paulette Butler, her brother James Witherspoon Jr. and two nephews Sharef and Tony Witherspoon. She is survived by her daughter Tiquana, sons Gregory, Eugene and Lesburn, Ten grandchildren, Tazhay, Tyquan, Sharef, Tiziah, Zahmir, Elijah, Jamari,
Jaleena, Ava, and Katalaya
Forever in our hearts.