Joyce DeBerry Hazouri

Joyce “Jo” Hazouri born in Brunswick, Georgia on June 12, 1943. Survived by her dedicated husband (Richard) of nearly 60 years, her two children: Dana (Steve) Edmonds and Rick (Tamara) Hazouri, her sister Brenda Welman, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.

Richard and Jo had a love that is impossible to put into words. They fell in love during their teenage years, dated almost eight years and the rest is history. From early on in their relationship, they would dance to old music, walk to movies and ride around town-just looking for a reason to be together. That love was displayed to everyone who knew them.

Jo was the definition of “The Golden Rule”. She treated others better than she treated herself while always putting others’ needs before her own. Having battled multiple back and hip surgeries as well as cancer, she dealt with chronic body pain but you would never know it. She NEVER complained! You would see her wince, ask her if she was okay-and the answer would always be the same: I’m fine.” or, I’m good.” If she thought that you might need something, she would be the first to jump out of her seat to get what you needed. Just ask her grandkids. When you visited her at her home, there was rarely a five-minute span where she didn’t ask you if you wanted something to eat or “Do you want some tea?” That was her. If there was an opportunity to serve, she was all in.

From all the rummy games, Sunday Dinners, tight hand squeezes and a good left punch, our Wife, Mother and Sittie will be forever missed!

A visitation for Joyce will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, 4801 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, with the Reverend Terry Gore officiating.