Joyce Rush Gilchrist Obituary in Decatur at Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc.

Obituary For Joyce Rush Gilchrist

Public Viewing and Family Visitation for Ms. Joyce C. Rush Gilchrist, of Lithonia, will be held Friday, January 8, 2021, from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the mortuary, and Saturday, January 9, 2021, 12:00 NOON until 4:00 P.M. at The House of Hope Atlanta Atrium, 4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur, GA. Homegoing Graveside Services will be held Monday, January 11, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at Mill Creek Baptist Church, 615 Gilchrist Rd., Mullins, S.C. 29574.

Public Viewing will be held Monday, January 11, 2021, 8:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. at Jackson and McGill Funeral Home, 612 S. Main St., Marion, S.C. 29571.

Ms. Gilchrist leaves to cherish, two sons, Eric Gilchrist, Christopher Gilchrist; daughter in-law, Paula Gilchrist; three grandchildren, Christopher, Jr., Kayden, Bailee; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.

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Rest In Peace Sister Gilchrist

My sincere condolences and prayers to Sister Joyce's family. I pray that she is resting peacefully and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord as her legacy continues though her children and grandchildren.
With Love, Past Grand Marshall, Sister Patricia West

Our sincere condolences to the family & friends of Joyce. Fred and Geralyn Wright

My sincere condolences to the family & friends of Joyce. She was the ultimate lady of elegance & grace. May the beautiful memories of her life live on through those who knew & loved her.
Semba Brittian Palm Springs, CA

Verta Witherspoon Looper

Loving memories of Joyce's sweet spirit and immeasurable community service will continuously be a blessing. May God's peace be with the family.

Our prayers are with the Gilchrist family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Love, Harold & Mable Jones

Sister Gilchrist was a kind and gentle warrior! Condolences to the family and continued prayers. Rest in Heaven Sister Gilchrist 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Sister Mobley

On behalf of W.C. Thomas Lodge #112 I would like to extend our deepest condolences and prayers for the family of Sister Gilchrist. She was a treasured widow and family member of our fellow Brothers and we will truly miss her. May God's mercy and grace comfort and keep you.
WM Lamar D. Jackson W.C. Thomas Lodge #112 F&AM PHA

To the family of Ms. Joyce Gilchrist,
Joyce was a very good friend and the sorority sister of my late mother, Polly Meriwether Lewis. She was a very lovely lady, and our hearts and prayers go out to the family.
Sincerely,
The Lewis Family (Barry, Amber, Kasey and Kaelyn)

I got to know Joyce when Arthud died.She was a wonderful lady.My condolences to her family and friends.I know she will be dearly missed.John Clary

I got to know Joyce when Arthur died.Shewas a gracious and wonderful lady.My condolences to her family and friends.I know she will be missed.John Clary

I got to know Joyce when Arthur died.She was a very gracious lady.My condolences to her family and friends.I know she will be missed.

Sincere condolences to the family. I met Joyce at Benedict College and she was always wearing a smile to all she met. May God's peace flow around your family as you lay to her to eternal rest. Shirnetha Robinson Belk, Class of 1975 AKA Spring Line of 1973

Sincere sympathy to Tommy and his family. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Annie Rowe Hendrix

Sincere sympathy to Tommy and the family. I pray God's love will sustain you in your hours of grief . Love Annie Rowe-Hendrix.

My most sincere condolences to you Eric, Chris and family. Your Mother was greatly loved by many and truly she will be missed. My prayers for you during this most difficult time. Know that those of us are here for all of you. Love, Bettye Richardson-Brown

To the Gilchrist and Rush Families Offering our prayers and condolences in the loss of your dear Love One and our friend. God will bring peace and comfort to you. James and Valecia (Soro) Holland.

My sincere sympathies to her family and loved ones. May God grant them all healing strength

My sincere sympathies to her family and loved ones. May God granting healing strength to them all

My sincere sympathies to her family and loved ones. May God grant his healing to them all.

My prayers are with Eric, Christopher, and family, Shaye and I are praying for you all during this time of grief. Anne Williams Aplin

My sincere condolences to the Rush and Gilchrist family. Joyce welcomed me and my daughter Kenya into her home when we moved to Atlanta from Boston. When I had to travel for Phillip Morris USA, she took care of my daughter as if she were her own. She will be sorely missed. We will be keeping the family in our prayers. Yvonne Brock Lloyd and Kenya Brock

Our prayers are with the Gilchrist Family. May Joyce rest well on her journey to Gloryland. Pride of Fort Valley Chapter #480 Order of the Eastern Star Fort Valley, Georgia

My sincere condolences to the family. I always respected Joyce for her realness and her grace.
Eleanor Gantt

My sincere condolences to the Gilchrist and Rush families. Mrs. Gilchrist was an angel on this earth and a magnificent woman and community leader. She is loved and will be missed. I will always remember her as a model mother, mentor and world changer. Love, Shanta

To the Gilchrist and Rush Families Offering my prayers and condolences in loss of your dear Love One. God will bring peace and comfort to you. Mary Ford