Joyce Rosalyn Benjamin-George, better known as “Joycie” “Ms. Joyce,” and “Ms. George,” of West End, Tortola, and St. Thomas, died on June 17 at the age of 82.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Petrina Hodge; father, Harold Benjamin; husband, Clarence George; son, Mackellis “Mackie” George; brothers: Leroy Benjamin, Clinton “Bouncer” and Wellington “Zoom Boy” Romney: sisters: Rosemary “Susie” Freeman and Delta Benjamin; grandson, Jahlani George; and stepson, Clayton George.
She is survived by sons: Alvin Petersen and Erridan “Dillinger” George; daughters: Mulray, Lisa and Masely George; son-in-law: Albion “Chico” George; daughter-in-law, Diane Petersen; brothers: Charles and Densin Benjamin; sisters: Geraldine Petersen, Ruth Hodge-Benjamin, Ramona Hodge, Othelia Benjamin and Marva Benjamin-Martin; stepbrother, Ashley Ritter; special stepsister, Leona Hodge; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 14, at Christchurch Methodist Church in Market Square. The viewing will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Western Cemetery No. 1.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services.
