Joyce Lingle Shuford's Obituary
Joyce Lingle Shuford, 86, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Charlotte, NC.
She was born on February 1, 1929 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. One of six siblings, she was the daughter of the late Shelton and Ardie Lingle. After graduating with honors from University of Southern Mississippi, she earned an MSW from the University of Wisconsin and worked for the Child Welfare Department of Jackson, MS. She was a member of the Junior League of Jackson, MS, the Vista Volunteers, and was President of the Talisman Club. She served four years on the staff of Mississippi Governor Bill Waller. After obtaining her Realtor’s license, she worked in Property Management in Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. Retiring to Gainesville, Georgia, she served as President of both the Newcomers Club and the Lanier Women’s Club, was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville and served Meals on Wheels for the home bound. A nature lover, she enjoyed identifying trees, bird watching and worked for the U.S. Forest Service at the Chattahoochee National Forest Visitors’ Center and was an Information Specialist at the Dahlonega Visitor Center. She also loved to sing, participating in various quartets, quintets and choirs.
She is survived by her youngest brother, Dale Lingle, of Georgia, three daughters; Cassie Shuford of Florida, Stephanie Reinhart of North Carolina, Joyce Ratliff of Washington State, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 26th at Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, GA. Public Visitation 11:30-1 pm followed by a Memorial Service and Pot Luck Fellowship. She will be laid to rest aside her brother, Clayton Lingle, at Alta Vista Cemetery.
A remarkable and beloved woman, she will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be made to Doctors without Borders or the National Wildlife Federation.
James Funeral Home is serving the Shuford family and online condolences can be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
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