Joyce T. Thomas

On July 25th, 2019, we lost a very bright shining star. Evangelist Joyce Thomas passed away after a long hard battle to Cancer at Albany Medical Center around 3p.m. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt, Cousin and friend.

Survived by her Mother Rosabell Johnson, Sister Carolyn Williams, Brothers Edwin Earl "Bubba" Johnson, Herman Johnson, and Charles B. Johnson, III. Her children; a son; Reginald Maxwell and two daughters; Carol M. Maxwell-Isaac and Karla M. Thomas and dozens of non-biological children and grandchildren. Seven grandchildren; Deandre Maxwell-Warring, Rjaye Maxwell, Ashia Maxwell, Kya'-Von D. Thomas-Harris, Kahsellus E. Thomas, Razir Isaac and Cerenity A. Thomas-Weaver. A host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many cousins. She was a mother, sister, aunt and grandmother to most who have had the opportunity to embrace the love she had to give. Although, not blood related but definitely by a bound of unconditional love she gave many.

She was preceded in death by her Grandmother Mary Butler, father Charles B. Johnson, Jr., Brother Steven Johnson, Sister Maryanne Williams and Husband Karl D Thomas.

Born and raised in Savannah, GA, she enjoyed her childhood with her siblings and close family. She went and graduated from Beach High. With the love of caring for people she was driven to obtain education in nursing. Sometime later in her life at Clinton Community College she earned her Degree in Nursing to pursue a career in nursing and helping others. Also furthering her education to a Masters as a nurse for forty years. Lived life to its fullest by experiencing different walks of in places like Texas, New York, and Massachusetts, shining her light on every soul she touch. As she became more active in helping people outside of nursing, she began her work in the church. Gaining the education to practice the bible as a Baptist Missionary Evangelist. Being a part of the church To God Be the Glory affiliated with C.O.G.I.C she heard her calling to help people with an open heart. Helping others is where she found joy and meaning to life.

Her smile, laughter, light and energy will be missed dearly. She has finally been called home to her place in the heavens with the warmth and love and the hands of the Lord.