Joyce L. (Kennedy) Timberlake

Joyce L. Kennedy Timberlake, 88 years of age passed away on August 25, 2021. Joyce was born on July 7, 1933 in Norristown, PA, moved to New Albany when she was eight years old, and always considered New Albany her hometown. She graduated from New Albany High School in 1951, married in 1952 and had three children. She was retired from Corhart Refractories Corp./SGIC where she worked as an Administrative Secretary for 26 years, and also retired from Grace Lutheran Church where she served as part-time secretary for several years.

Joyce was a long time member of Grace Lutheran Church where she was active in the Altar Guild, Ladies Auxiliary, L.W.M.L., and Women of Grace, as well as serving several terms on various boards and as an officer of the congregation. She enjoyed the many friendships she made at church. One of her greatest joys was her family; her precious children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death early in her youth by her parents, Virgil and Rose Alice Kennedy, and later her sister, Lorraine Wininger.

Survivors include her three children, Charles K. Timberlake (Marie), Cindy Himburg (Ted), Gary Timberlake; several grandchildren including, Craig Timberlake (Courtney), Sam Jett-Himburg (Tucker), Bryan Smith (Pam); several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana and 9:00 am to 10:30 am Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany. Her funeral service will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Birdseye Cemetery in Birdseye, Indiana.

The family request donations in honor of Joyce to Grace Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.kraftfs.com