Family and friends are advised of the passing of Joyce Amantis Blyden Jones. Joyce transitioned at 83 years of age on Oct.9, at her home. She was born on Sept. 4, 1941.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents: Jane Albertha Christopher and William Robert Blyden; and sons: Liston W. Bailey Jr. and Ashley Brown.
She retired in 2012 after many years as a sales associate at A.H. Riise Stores.
Joyce is survived by her spouse, Edric E. Jones; daughters: Laura Velinor, Michele Taylor and Deborah Jones; sons Athniel “Chammy” Blyden, Anthony Warner, Geoffrey Jones and Jumaine Jones; sisters: Una Blyden Rabsatt, RoseMarie Blyden George and Gracie Blyden; brother, Raphael “Raffie” Blyden; sons-in-law: Trevor Velinor and Louis Taylor Jr.; and sister-in-law, Mayra Blyden.
She is also survived by her brothers-in-law: Calvin Hanley, Adolph Rabsatt and Gregorie George; daughters-in-law: Gabrielle Bailey, Angelita Suarez and Dafnette Jones; grandchildren: Jabari Velinor, Jamila Velinor, Mone’ Taylor, Safiya Taylor, Lionel Bailey, Keith Bailey, William Bailey, Julie Jefferson, Jamal Williams, Kiara Jones, Jah’Faria Jones, Ayomide Jones, Shaddiah Jones, Jaliyah Jones, Anthony Warner Jr. and Tyler Warner;
Other survivors include great-grandchildren: Taylor Price, Vanessa Bailey, Larissa Bailey, Aliyah Bailey, Keith Bailey Jr., Reign Bailey and Zayden Alba; special friends: Rhoda John-Lewis, Julia John-Lewis (aka Mother), Lyantine Belle and Mavis Thomas; as well as additional brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
A special thank you goes to Carmen Vanterpool-Romney, who was instrumental in assisting with finding needed caregivers. Also, thank you to Tropical Hospice of the Virgin Islands, especially Brenda Thomas and Nurse Selma Rubaine; Tyneisha Jean from the Department of Human Services, and Loretta Andrews, Berecia Foster and LaToya Smith for the exceptional care provided to Joyce.
Those who knew Joyce knew that she had a wonderful and caring spirit. She was giving and always wanted the best for others.
Please join family and friends for Joyce’s homegoing service.
The first viewing will be at Turnbull’s Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
The second viewing will be held at Blyden Memorial Chapel at 9 a.m., followed by services at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7. Interment will be held at Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
Arrangements are entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home.
