Obituaries 8.25.22

Taylor Jenkins

2 years ago

Joyce Marie Joyner Day Garrett

Joyce Marie Joyner Day Garrett, 82, widow of Billy Watt Garrett, passed away Aug. 17, 2022. A native of Plant City, Florida, a daughter of the late Mack Clinton and Nellie Marie Johnson Joyner and last surviving member of her immediate family; she was a homemaker, member of Greer First Baptist Church and a loving mother and grandmother.

Surviving are one daughter, Cheryl Joyce Sloan (Eric) of Greer; two sons, Lloyd “Allan” Day of Greer and Darren Edward Day; five grandchildren, Jordan, Brandon, Ashley, Jacob and Emily; eleven great-grandchildren and one niece, Crystal Joyner of Brandon, Fla.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by five brothers, Glenn, Ronald G., Mack C. Jr., Randy, and Steve Joyner. A memorial service will be held by the family in Plant City, Florida on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Youmans Praise Cathedral, 3816 US Hwy 92 East.

The family respectfully requests memorials be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 123 W Antrim Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.

Rebecca ‘Becky’ Lynn Lynch

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Lynch, 47, of Plant City, Fla., passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Becky was born in West Carrollton, Ohio, and grew up in Plant City. She worked at South Florida Baptist Hospital for 20 years.

Becky will be dearly missed and always remembered. Becky was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Norma Wilson, and her sister Connie Wilson-Burns and Niece Carolyn. She is survived by her husband Todd, her children Kyle (Kailyn), Dylan, Taylor, beloved pet Rascal, siblings Jerry (Lisa), Peggy, and Teresa (Dave), her niece Keri (Billy), her nephew Bryan (Rose and daughter Natalie), In-Laws Jim and Winnie Watkins, Mel and Gigi Lynch and many more family and friends. Becky was loved by all and gave a piece of her heart to anyone who met her with her beautiful smile and laughter.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, being on the water, or in the Tennessee mountains. Services will be held August 27, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Big Red Barn, 4816 Deshong Dr., Plant City. Special Thank You to the O’Neal family for their support.

Wayne J. Scott

Wayne J. Scott, 74, of Plant City, Fla., born in Tampa on July 26, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 21, 2022. He was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, and a 1966 graduate of King High School. In 1990, he established Central Drywall Contractors, and was a member of Local Union 925 Operating Engineers. He loved his family and friends dearly, and was affectionately called “Papa” or “Pop” by his grandchildren. He enjoyed golf, hunting, and spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sue G. Scott; children, Stephanie Varnum (Conrad) of Lithia, Suzette Strom of Tampa, and Chris Scott (Shannon) of Plant City; grandchildren, Eric Humphrey, Ryan Humphrey (Whitney), Kent Humphrey (Kelsey), Logan Scott, Stella Strom, Parker Scott, and Audrey Strom; great-grandchildren, Miller, Rose, Harrison, and Olivia; and siblings, Mary Ann Melville, Elbert Scott (Louise), and Patsy Rose (Ed). He was preceded in death by his brother, Wade Scott.

A funeral service will be held Aug. 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N Alexander St, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. Graveside committal to follow at Hopewell Memorial Gardens.