Its hard to believe my dear friend   has been gone six years. She was a lovely lady with a caring heart to everyone. I think of you often but thankful will see you again some day. 💞

Our love- Pete & Gerry

I have had many enjoyable times with you, Bobby, and Joyce.  I want to relate a memory from almost 22 years ago.  I had to have surgery and having had surgery several times in my life, I got to thinking that sooner or later I would not survive.  I mean the odds were against me.  I went to Summit Hospital to prepare for my surgery and had to undress and get into one of those drafty gowns.  I was really tense and Joyce walked into my room.  She realized I was fearful and proceeded to calm me down.   With her soft voice she assured me she would take care of me.  She talked to me several minutes and I felt better about what was about to happen.  I have thought of that time often ever since.  I think she was destined to be there  for me.  When they rolled me out, Joyce walked along beside me to the exit.   I have visited that room many times since then and I always hoped Joyce would be my Nurse.  Thank you Joyce.

Joyce was a special sister.  She stood by me during the worst times of my life and we shared during the best times of my life.  I'm so thankful that she and Bob were able to be with Kathy and me a month ago and we had so many laughs.  I'm glad that I was able to share that last time together and we did quite a lot during their short visit.  Bob has always been like a brother to me and I've never heard him say an unkind word toward anyone.  I remember throwing my rolled-up socks at my sister, when we were little, just before she went to sleep.  I remember her protecting me when we both went to Andrew Jackson School.  I remember all of her Valentine banquets at Trevecca.  I remember driving Joyce to her wedding.  I remember me catching our grandmother, Mama Lee reading Joyce's love letters.  Joyce always looked like she was ready to have her picture taken.  Joyce never struggled with her faith.  She was my duet and quartet partner.  She was a rock!  Joyce loved her family more than words can tell.  We shared thousands of meals, Christmas and gatherings.  My memories of my sister are nothing short of phenomenal.  I miss my sister but I'm so glad she's in a better place without pain or suffering.  I imagine she's already seen our grandparents and dad and mom.  It won't be long before I'll be taking that journey too.  I told Bob during the visitation line that they sure had a lot of friends but they sure were old.  He told me I was getting old too so he put me in my place.  Joyce, Bob, Kathy and I have laughed together and at each other so much.  Wow, to be in God's glory must be so wonderful.  I really miss my sister.  She died too young.  My desire now is for BOTH our families to meet again, as a complete unit, one day in heaven.  Being a Christian makes all this so much more endurable.  Praise God!

Bob, I stopped by for visitation but could not stay.  I will always remember the times Joyce would sit in the airbrush shop on some of those weekends when Opryland wasn't as busy, and talk.  She was an amazing woman.  Her smile, the sourdough bread, and love were things I will always remember with a smile.  I am sorry for your loss, but thankful for the Bible's promise that you will see her again.  You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.  My life is better for having experienced some of my life with you two.

Bob, I am so glad to have had that good phone conversation with Joyce (and  you), about a month ago-- and glad  to have spent time with you at the hospital.  Your sorrow must be both curse and blessing: curse because you are hurting so much now-- but  blessing, too, because  you know where she is and that, as you wrote  in Joyce' s senior yearbook, you know  you will meet again  "on that beautiful shore." So sorry to miss the funeral and to miss seeing, JIM RUDD. I am leaving soon to fly to Florida to visit Joyce's only remaining first cousin of the five Shanklin siblings, Aunt Mayme. My condolences, also, to your children and grandchildren.


My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish that I could be there to share in the celebration of her life. I have fond memories of our high school days together in Old Hickory. May God give you strength and comfort in these difficult days.

So sorry Bob, Lin , and Robert she will be missed by all . We love you guys  April Lynn Tuverson Sisco 

There are so many good memories we shared, I don't have any bad memories of Joyce.  She was a special person and a dear sweet friend. I love her and always will. She lives on in my heart and my memories. We had such wonderful times going out to eat and laughing at all of Bob's stories.  Bob you and Joyce had a special kind of love and I know you miss her more than you can say. Praying for you and your family.  Love you Joyce and miss you. Thanks for being my friend all these years.

OBITUARY

Joyce R. Hollingsworth

July 18, 1940 – March 13, 2018

Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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