Joyce Turnipseed
November 11, 1927 — August 15, 2017
TURNIPSEED, Joyce Celesta
Ocala - Joyce Celesta Turnipseed, 89, loving mother, grandmother and sister went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2017. Born on November 11, 1927, in Athens, PA, to the late Raymond Russell and Celeste Wells Russell.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Davis Turnipseed; parents; and brother, Raymond Avery Russell.
She is survived by her children, Richard R. Turnipseed, Celestia A. Young (Jon), and Raymond D. Turnipseed (Lisa); sisters, Shirley Griswold, Marcella Brown (Norman), Barbara Muffley; grandchildren, Charles Mack (Jennifer), Eric Mack, Megan Turnipseed, and Alex Turnipseed ; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The family would like to thank Judy Rodes for her Christian love and the attention that she gave Joyce during her final years with us and to Eric Mack for your special care of your grandmother in her final days.
She was a member of the Methodist Church for over fifty years. She was an account manager in her husband's construction business while living in Hialeah, FL. The family moved to Marion County in 1973. She worked for Foxfire Realty for numerous years in Advertising.
A celebration of life will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, FL. Visitation will start at 5:00 p.m. and the Funeral Service will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Joyce will be laid to rest beside her husband in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lakeside Church (lakesideislove.com) or your Methodist Church of choice.