I have so many memories of Joyce and myself over our lifetime together. Since her passing I have been thinking a lot of our childhood together, When we met I was about 4-5 and she was 6-7. Recently she told me...I remember when I slept at your house and you woke up with measles, but she didn't catch them. I don't even remember having the measles. In those days, I was aware that she had a crush on Sanford, but of course he always teased her. Joyce always loved to shop, and I always had garage sales. When I was about 8 I had my first one. I brought out my little table and placed some items on it and waited for a customer. About and hour later, Joyce happened to walk by and looked at my wares and of course bought something (my only customer). I will miss her terribly. I hope she is at peace. I love you Joyce and will never forget our lives together....Sheila

Dear Sanford, David, Teri, Larry, spouses, children & grandchildren, 

When my sister Sunny called to tell me of Joyce's passing, I was very saddened.  Thoughts have been racing through my mind these past few days, concerned about how her passing will affect everyone, especially Sanford.  Wish I could be with all of you right now -- my heart & thoughts are there:)

I was so touched by each one who shared their love & experience of Joyce at today's Celebration of her life; I was left speechless & in tears for a couple hours afterwards.   The closeness & bond Joyce had with you are special gifts that will keep her close to your hearts forever.

I loved seeing her FB posts of places she & Sanford traveled to alone,  with their children or with Sheila & Eddie.  Through the photos & videos Joyce posted, I got to see parts of the world I'll probably never get to travel to.  I loved all the street art she posted, too.  

I think the first time I met Joyce was when Sheila & Eddie got married (summer after 3rd grade).  I thought she was so beautiful and fun to be with.  Years later when I came to California, she took me to Disneyland (if I find pictures, I'll post them).   Another time she took me to a lot of thrift stores & yard sales.  Joyce could turn a $3 purchase into a profit of a hundred $s or more.  The last time I was with her, she was in Cleveland (where I live) for the 2016 RNC.  She invited me to a dinner held just before the convention started.  We sat with a group of women who all knew each other professionally.  Within minutes, Joyce was in conversation with them, like she knew them her whole life.  Joyce  brought vibrant energy everywhere she went.  She never seemed to tire out.  She was like the energizer bunny & could move as fast as she talked. 

Every time we met, she'd give me a big hug & smile, lock her arm in mine & ask about my family, then catch me up on hers.  Joyce's love & pride for each of you shined brightly through.

I loved & will miss Joyce.

I think  my first memory of Joyce was when Larry invited some of the KUCI gang over for a get together at his parents' house (my first introduction to Red Baron pizza, if I remember correctly, which she thought was funny).  Joyce was fun to be with - she was light-hearted, unconventional, with a mischievous sense of humor.  I will never forget the time she took Larry and myself to Irvine Meadows for a concert.  She cracked a joke during one of the quiet moments.  She was not afraid to find the humor, even  when others wanted you to be quiet.  None of us could keep it together for the next half hour.  I think the music was ok.  I just remember the good company that night.  Joyce and I followed each other on Facebook, and the last couple years she kept tabs on me whenever I was in Las Vegas for a work show.  I finally managed to get out early and join her for lunch,  and she took me for a stroll through her favorite back allies and side streets, so she could show me all the graffiti and street art.  No one else's mom would do that, and I loved her for thinking of me, and for sharing that day with me.  Much love to all the Singers xxoo

My heart deeply aches for Joyce's family.  Dear Sandy, Teri & Ken, David & Ellen, Larry & Terry, and the grandchildren, Lynea, Kyle, Joshua, Sam & Jacob. And Joyce's sister Marcia.  I feel so blessed to have had my cousin Joyce in my life for so many years. I treasured our relationship, there was no one else like her.  She was like a sister to me.  Joyce was so caring, selfless and generous with the most loving heart. She will be sorely missed . My husband Mark & I along with my children, Asher, Leah, Jeremy and their families send our deepest condolences.and loving thoughts. Forever in my heart, my beloved Joyce.

Over 25 years ago at a thrift shop in Huntington Beach I met a beautiful and vivacious lady who said “oh, you’d love my daughter- let’s all have lunch!” ...well that lunch lead me to my bff Teri and that lady Joyce, became my second mother ♥️ at 75 she was up on it all !  Pop culture, politics, the art world, she’s traveled to just about every country multiple times.  I remember just  a few years ago she was so excited because she was going to see Adam Ant in concert ... we talked about Carole Baskin, serial killers and I think she believed she could make me a republican .  Lol.  She’s been to every presidential convention for both sides since forever!  She had friends everywhere !  Omg I just adore her!  She remembered all my family’s names and knew all my passions and heartaches...  
We could have a fun conversation about anything!  And some nice serious ones too ... 
oh...this world is a lot less cool tonight. 
Rest in sweet peace my glorious friend ...

Joyce was another mother in our lives.  Both my wife, Amy, and I lost our mothers far too soon.  Joyce filled that vacancy and treated us both like her children. Such a sweet woman with constant care for others.  Funny and oh so smart. Of course she will be missed, but what a blessing to have shared the time we had together on this earth.  Requiescat in Pace.

Joyce had been an Instagram  friend of mine for about 6 or more years. We had invited her to join our online photography club ‘Camera Clan’ and she was a dedicated member, always tagging our club name in her photos. She seemed to have a zeal for life that I envied. She was a relentless photographer of Street art. I’m sure that if she pursued the other areas of her life like she pursued painted walls.....then she was a very successful and loving person. I had been sad that I had not seen any posts from her since July to share with the club, however I am content knowing she is at peace and is no longer suffering. My deepest condolences to her friends and family. May she eternally seek that next great  photo in the sky. 

OBITUARY

Joyce Beth Singer

July 15, 1941 – November 28, 2020

Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Mortuary & Memorial Park

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