Joyce Floyd went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of August 6, 2016. She passed away peacefully at Memorial North Hospital in Colorado Springs, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Joyce was 71 years old.
Joyce was born on October 27, 1944 to her parents Robert and Marion Floyd, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sons, Tyrone J. Ennis II (Dora) of Ramah, Colorado and Shane W. Ennis of Aurora, Colorado. Her beloved grandchildren Kalli, Kennedi and Evan Ennis were the joys of her life. She is also survived by her sisters, Doris Summers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Carol (Levi) Walker of Aurora, Colorado. She leaves her brothers, Robert T. Floyd, Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ronald E. Floyd of Mitchellville, MD and James W. (Brenda) Floyd of Waterford, Connecticut. Joyce leaved many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Her closest friends Brenda Cavener, Geraldine Cleaves and Levi Walker were always there for her.
Joyce gave her life to the Lord and was baptized as a young teenager, teaching Sunday School at Holy Cross Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She walked away from the Lord in her young adult life, but was called back to the ministry in her late thirties. She served the Lord with everything that she had. She was a gifted writer and teacher. Joyce taught in several churches in the Denver-Aurora area. Most of her teaching was at the House of Joy Church, where she was ordained as an Elder. Joyce started Anointed Word Ministry, where she held Bible study classes weekly for several years. She also ministered at many Nursing Homes and Senior Housing facilities. She wrote numerous articles for the Body of Christ newspaper, so her ministry reached a large number of people.
Joyce received her education in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania school system. She received a Doctorate of Ministries degree from Moody College in Chicago, Illinois.
Joyce retired from the Federal Government where she was employed for 33 years. She also worked for the State of Colorado for 5 years. She had a wonderful career dedicating her life to her work. She took pride in everything that she accomplished and was recognized for a job well done. She was an avid shopper and would jump at any chance to go to the mall.
Joyce lived a good life, but the last 1 1/2 years were the hardest. She fought a good fight and she finished her course. She is now resting in peace enjoying all of he promises of her Lord and Savior.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 4-8pm at Olinger Hampden Mortuary in Denver. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11am at House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church also in Denver. Joyce will be laid to rest at Fairmount Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery, Denver, CO.
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