Family and Friends are advised of the passing of Joyce Amantis Blyden Jones. Joyce transitioned at 83 years of age at her home on October 9, 2024. Joyce was born on September 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.
Joyce 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.; Sister-in-law Mayra Blyden; 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; 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.
Additional brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Special thank you to Carmen Vanterpool-Romney, who was instrumental in assisting with finding needed caregivers. Also, Thank you to Tropical Hospice of the Virgin Islands, Tyneisha Jean from the Department of Human Services, 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 at Blyden Memorial Chapel on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Viewing will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., and the service will begin at 10:00 a.m.
A special viewing will be held for family and friends at Turnbull’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Interment will be held at Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
Arrangements Entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home.
