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Obituary For Joyce Clarice Durham Taylor

Mrs. Joyce Clarice Durham Taylor, 93, was born on Friday, June 27, 1930 and was called to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Viewing service will be held at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Funeral service will be held at Russell Memorial CME Church, 703 S. Alston Ave. Durham, NC on Saturday, October 7, 2023; family and friends visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, final rites at 1:00 pm.
Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.

Guest Book

Prayers to the family for comfort and strength. Will always remember her beautiful smile and spirit. Love and prayers..Bro. Elijah and Rev. Linda Henry & Family

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This Christmas, I'll eat Ms. Joyce's serving of gumbo. With Love, Shemeka Michelle

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My prayers are with the family during loss of their love one and my buddy too. I am going to miss her poking at me and her jovial laugh.Buddy Rest in Paradise until we meet on the other shore Wanda Dawson church member

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Sending love and prayers of comfort during this time. May the memories spent together put a smile on your face during those difficult days! Much Love Delisha Oakley

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Sending our sincerest condolences and prayers to the family. Ms. Taylor was a beautiful spirit inside and out! Jameria Self and family

- Jameria Self

Sending love and prayers to Sis Taylor's Family. I loved to listen to her words of wisdom and enjoyed her sense of humor. We rode the Church Van together to Sunday School. We were Missionary Sisters as well.Love,Trula Miles.

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Our deepest Sympathy and prayers to our lovely Jennifer and handsome Curtis. We are so sorry for your loss. We love you and May your sweet Angel rest in Heavenly peace. Jennifer, may your mom's legacy lives on in you. Love and God bless from aunt Willermae and the Dollard children!

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My sincere condolences to Mrs. Jennifer Brown and family in the loss of your mother. Praying that God will give you peace that passes understanding and strength for the days ahead. Keep your memories close and allow them to warm your heart. A mother's love never dies. She's watching you from a different angle💞 Love, Deborah Jones King

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I loved Ms. Clarice and I wiill truly miss her. She was endearing, sunshine and blue skies. it was a delight to be in her presence, a joy to talk with her and share a hearty laugh, and a gift from God that I cherish. My prayer of comfort to her entire family. Earth knows no sorrow that God cannot heal. John 14:2-3. (Gail Owens Perry)

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My deepest condolences to you and your family. I loved her very much and I will miss her. She would always say to me Hi baby and ask me how was I doing. She would send me little notes of encouragement I'm truly going to miss her. If there's anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask. May God be a comfort to you all.

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Deepest condolences to the Thorpe, Durham and Taylor Families. Mrs Taylor was a joy to her family and friends. Her love for me and my family will always be cherished in my heart. Her smile and genuine kindness will never be forgotten. May fond memories bring comfort to the family. Mary Dempson

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I express my condolences to the Taylor,Durham and Thorpe family. Hattie B.Cates family

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What do you say when you don't know what to say. Words just can't express the love and condolences that I have for you at this time. Mrs. Taylor was one of those people that I came in contact with and loved every since. It was a joy to me just knowing that someone of her character and demeanor could make me love and laugh so much. I will always remember her for that. Rest in Peace my "BUDDY". Loved you then, love you still, always have and always will. Your Church Member Jackie Barrett

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Ms. Taylor will be remembered for her wonderful spirit and smile. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Deborah Holloway and the Durham Family. May God provide you all with strength, comfort and peace during all the days and hours ahead. With Love - Mary & Sheila Carmichael and Angelia Braswell

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To the family, Stacy and I send our sincere condolences and prayers to you all during this time. May God continue to give you strength in the days and weeks ahead. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to care for Mrs.Taylor. I am truly going to miss her. I will forever remember the wisdom that she shared with me on many occassions. Mrs. Taylor take your rest. You fought a good fight and you have finished your course. With love and care, Janet and Stacy Nichols

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Thinking back on the memories of aunt Joyce, uncle Turkey and the Taylor and Morton family in the 1970 her children and Darvin Ezelle with my children Shanka and Juanee and my Ex Goo. She was a great care giver at the hospital and the home she made on the corner in Richmond Virginia.

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A Loving and Wise spirit has left this earth. To the family, thank you for sharing Mrs. Taylor with us. My Aunt Ceola and Mrs. Taylor are together once again. Love Conyers & Andrew

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Our condolences to the family, we all loved and adored Aunt Joyce. She was a loving Christian woman that will be sorely missed. Respectfully, Cherry and Taylor Family. Boston, Ma and Richmond, Va

- gary cherry

We express our deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Q6 - Mu Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi

- Clarence Mitchell

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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