Mrs. Joyce Wallace McDuffie, 90, formerly of Sharpsburg, GA passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at Sacred Journey Hospice. She was born in 1932 to the late William Walter Wallace and Jewell Parker Wallace.
Joyce grew up in College Park, GA. She married Gilbert Clement McDuffie, Jr.in 1954. They were long time members of First Christian Church of Tyrone where they were actively involved in the many facets of the church.
Her humor and quick wit were unsurpassed. She and her late sister were always a source of fun wherever they went. As frequent visitors of convalescent centers, they left the patients in a trail of laughter. Once at a Hallmark store, the owner remarked that customers paused and gathered around laughing at their antics. A show they took with them whenever they were together.
One of her greatest joys was her extensive Christmas Trees collection that she decorated for family and friends to enjoy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, Gilbert Clement McDuffie, Jr.; and by her sister, Mary Scott.
She is survived by her brother, Colonel James Lee Newborn; brother-in-law, Thomas R. Scott; and sister-in-law, Mary Petty; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Christian Church of Tyrone Mission Fund, 294 Jenkins Road, Tyrone, GA 30290.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carmichaelhemperleypeachtree.com for the McDuffie family.
