LINCOLN, ALABAMA - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Joyce New, 87, will be Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3:00pm (CT) at the Lincoln United Methodist Church, Lincoln, AL, with the family receiving friends from 2:00pm until service time. Burial will follow in the Lincoln Cemetery.
Joyce is survived by her children, who were her greatest joy in life; Randy New (Caroline), Patricia New Taylor (Rodney), Michael New (Patsy), Susan New Bowers (Dan), Jeannie New Stinnett; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren (with two more on the way); and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Theodore "Ted" New; her brother, Jerry Young Pullen; her twin sister, Jean Pullen VoVilla; and her parents, Doc and Mae Pullen.
Joyce raised her family in the Huffman Community of Birmingham, Alabama until April of 1998, when she moved to their chosen community of Lincoln, Alabama. Joyce made many friends where ever she was; she was liked by everyone that knew her. She and Ted worshipped at the Lincoln United Methodist Church, where she engaged in many of the church activities, which included a card ministry. She loved reading, entertaining her family and friends. She lived life to its fullest extent.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln United Methodist Church (PO Box 130; Lincoln, AL 35096) or the Lincoln Public Library (47475 US AL Hwy 78; Lincoln, AL 35096).
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