Mayhugh
Joyce

(nee Dickerson) On June 27, 2014 of Washington Twp. Age 78. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Vernon. Devoted mother of Pam Nashton (Jeff), Patricia Lathrope (Morris) and Dianna O’Donnell (Chuck). Loving grandmother of Michael, Kelly, Morris, Adam, Katie, Chuckie and Logan. Proud-great-grandmother of Jordan, Tyler, Hayden and London.

This is a celebration of a wonderful life of a special lady, Joyce Mayhugh. Joyce was married to her husband for 54 years; together they had 3 daughters Pam, Pattie and Dianna. Seven grandchildren Michael, Kelly, Morris, Adam, Katie, Chuckie and Logan, along with four great grandchildren Jordan, Tyler, Hayden and London.

Joyce loved gardening, especially her jersey tomatoes. She was always trying to plant any seed she could get her hands on, whether it be an orange, lemon, or lime seed. You would find it placed in a pot of dirt and with the touch of her green thumb, it would start sprouting. She was an awesome mom, demanding at times, but possessed a heart of gold. She loved talking about her memories of Tennessee, when she was a waitress at the Sheraton Inn. You would hear the stories time and time again, but always find yourself crossed legged on the floor, listening to how she took care of many famous people that were country singers. She was sure to reveal who were the good tippers and the crappy ones. She took care of her Mom and cherished all the time she had with her. One of her favorite songs was “In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines” by Dolly Parton. She would sing it to all of her girls and of course all her grandkids. She loved watching Carol Burnette, the Honeymooners, and I Love Lucy marathons. And we all knew that if there was a challenge to play pac man, she was surely going to win. We have memories of Joyce and Vernon sitting on the front porch and listening to the Twilight Zone and Perry Mason with the tire swing that hung from the big tree in the front yard. She loved waterfalls, thunderstorms, the mountains, which Vernon would paint pictures of for her. And yard sales, where she would collect everything. She truly found value in the simplest of things, some material things, but especially the time she spent with her loved ones. A simple gesture of holding her hand or kissing her forehead was enough to make her smile all day.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am at the Egizi Funeral Home 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. Funeral service 11:00 am. Interment Cross Keys United Methodist Cemetery, Williamstown. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com.
“A Life Well Lived
Is Worth Remembering”

“Your Mother is always with you. She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, the fragrance of life itself, she’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well, she’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow, she is Christmas morning.
Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she’s crystallized in every tear drop. She’s the place you came from, your first home, and she’s the map you follow with every step you take. She’s your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space . . . not even death.”
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