Obituaries for October 14, 2016

Friday, October 14, 2016

Joyce Elizabeth Campbell, 81, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her residence. Born July 28, 1935, she was the second child and oldest daughter of the late Bernie F. and Lois Riggs, in Dyer County, TN. Joyce was educated in the primary schools of Dyer County and attended Dyersburg High School. She received her GED at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL. Her working career began at K.W. Rogers at the age of sixteen. Later she worked at HIS Clothing in Tiptonville before moving to Joliet, Illinois, where she was employed by Sears, GAF Corporation, and Zayer's. After returning to West Tennessee, she worked at Walmart and operated the J and J Restaurant. She also worked at Zane's in Jackson, Armstrong Windows and Dollar General. Her conscientious application on the job and outstanding work ethic soon won her the favor of her supervisors and co-workers and led to promotions and honors including being named Employee of the Month at Zane's. Joyce became a Christian and joined the Junction Church of God in February 2004. She was dedicated to God and to her church and her strong faith sustained her in her final days as she continued to worship with the Dyersburg Church of God. In October, 2011, she moved into the Wesley Retirement Home. Her greatest joy was in exercising her culinary skills for the benefit of her fellow residents and showing off her skill at working jig-saw puzzles. Her lemon cakes earned Blue Ribbons at the Dyer County fairs and her peanut brittle has been enjoyed throughout the county.

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