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Joyce's Brother Has Passed

Blog Posted:10/9/2011 12:49:00 PM

With deep sadness, I want to let you know that Joyce Johnson has just lost the last of her five brothers. She'd told me she knew this was coming for the past week and he had been ill a long time. Joyce is holding her own, but she said it was okay to post this blog and ask for prayers. Her brother's name was Joe Armey and funeral arrangements are not yet finalized but they will be held at Kern Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Washington 98273.

When I spoke with Joyce today, she assured me her daughter lives nearby and she was only alone at the moment because she wanted to be.

Please join me in offering prayers for Joyce and Joe.

Love and blessings,
Carolyn

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John
Loving Iii

Date: 10/11/2011 12:37:00 PM

if we could join hands this would be the moment for that occasion. but the best we can do now is offer a word or two in this too small a venue that cannot contain what feelings we really wish to convey to you our sister friend. look up , not down to see where they've gone. yours john

Valerie
Sherman

Date: 10/10/2011 11:53:00 PM

We pray for Gods Mercy and Grace upon the Johnson family.

Lee
Ramage

Date: 10/10/2011 10:38:00 AM

My deepest sympathy go out to Joyce and her family. Lee

S.Jagathsimhan
Nair

Date: 10/10/2011 7:43:00 AM

So sorry to hear the news..my heartfelt condolences to Joyce and the other family members..my prayers are with you..

Don
Johnson

Date: 10/10/2011 5:38:00 AM

Dear cousin Joyce, he's snapped his hobbles and jumped the fence, he's gone to where we come from, whence, our loved ones do arrive, with friends on the other side.... God bless....

Tracy
Edwards

Date: 10/10/2011 5:23:00 AM

Aww big hugs and luvs Joyce to you and your family, im so sorry for your loss x0x Tracie

Nette
Onclaud

Date: 10/10/2011 4:09:00 AM

my deeppest condolences to joyce, carols.. i remember she visited her brother months back... this is sad--- prayers underway and thanks for the info... :) huggs!

Barbara
Gorelick

Date: 10/9/2011 10:29:00 PM

Joyce, my heart goes out to you..You are in my prayers.. Carolyn, thank you so much for letting us know about this...love..BG

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 10/9/2011 8:01:00 PM

Yes, Joyce has been with her brother before he passed and was sadly expecting this. My heart goes out to you, Joyce. And you are in my prayers! How difficult to lose the last brother left on earth. Luv, Andrea

Debbie
Guzzi

Date: 10/9/2011 7:45:00 PM

Joyce I only wish I could give you a big hug...so sorry for your loss, I am thinking good thoughts to you and yours. Light & Love

Vince
Suzadail Jr.

Date: 10/9/2011 6:34:00 PM

Joyce and her family will have my prayers. Vince

Phyllis
Babcock

Date: 10/9/2011 5:12:00 PM

So sorry for your loss Joyce. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thank you for letting us know Carolyn.

John
Freeman

Date: 10/9/2011 4:15:00 PM

Dear Joyce you're not alone friends are available. These walks of forms are only temporary then another door opens and the soul is liberated unto new beginnings.Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine
Brown

Date: 10/9/2011 4:02:00 PM

All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time dearest Joyce. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine
Brown

Date: 10/9/2011 4:01:00 PM

All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time dearest Joyce. Love, Carol

Jack
Horne

Date: 10/9/2011 3:05:00 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this and my thoughts are with Joyce

Dane Ann
Smith-Johnsen

Date: 10/9/2011 2:56:00 PM

Carolyn, Thank you for letting us know about Joyce's loss. I will pray for her comfort and for her brother's strength and well being as he passes into the next phase...eternal life. May God's blessings fall upon them both now and forever.

Carolyn
Devonshire

Date: 10/9/2011 2:34:00 PM

Friends, Your prayers for Joyce are appreciated. Love, Carolyn

Joe
Maverick

Date: 10/9/2011 2:18:00 PM

Well Carolyn i am concerned for Joyce in these circumstances, and i do belive she has even found time to reply to comments from me, despite her situation as i now see convey my best wishes to her, and all blessings..

Carrie
Richards

Date: 10/9/2011 1:52:00 PM

Thank you, Carolyn, for letting us know. Joyce is our beloved friend, and I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart is with you, dear Joyce. God Bless you and your family.

Francine
Roberts

Date: 10/9/2011 1:03:00 PM

very sad news, thanks for letting us know Carolyn, I will keep Joyce in my prayers and thoughts

James
Fraser

Date: 10/9/2011 12:56:00 PM

My thoughts are with you Joyce at this sad time, James.

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