Heather Joye Obituary

Heather will always remain in our hearts and minds. A faithful wife and loving and caring mother. Time will not change our memories but instead make them more precious. Sweeter as the days go by will our thoughts of Heather become. At home with Jesus now and forever. I look forward to seeing Heather in eternity. In Jesus name, Carolyn Graham (Isla's mother ).

Heaven has been sweeter since heather arrived. We will always miss her but know she is with Jesus now and forever. The days of "the reunion" are coming when all God's children will sit at our heavenly Father's throne and sing praises and give thanks for Jesus who gave His life that we may have everlasting life. Carolyn Graham (Isla's mother).

I always think about Heather this time of year. She was a dear friend of mine in elementary and middle school in Charleston. Boy, we had so much fun together and laughed so much! Unfortunately we lost touch when I moved to Atlanta after 7th grade, but then reconnected shortly before her passing. Heather was a wonderful person and a great friend. All my best to her family during this time of year - I know it is difficult. Sending love and encouragement!

Wow - I know it's been almost a year since Heather's passing, but I literally just found out today. Heather and I were classmates at MHS and her grandmother lived on my parents' block in South Windermere, but somehow I never heard about her passing. I haven't been in touch in many, many years, but have fond memories of Heather and just wanted to wish you my condolences, albeit near this first anniversary of her passing.

When I called you a few days ago, I was in shock from what you told me. even though I just know you Bill from business calls, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. I cannot imagine. I just wanted to express that you and the boys are in the Pryor's family prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers to the Joye family for their great loss.
May God's love and embrase strengthens each one of you as you go through these difficult times.

My heart breaks for all of you at this difficult time. I cherish all of my wonderful memories of Heather at Winthrop at our Sigma & Pika events, your wedding, Orlando, snow skiing in Colorado, etc. I am so thankful for the fun times we shared at Disney and Heather always made me smile & laugh. She had an amazing memory and I loved reminiscing with her. She was so thoughtful and caring and she adored Bill, Billy & Noah and opened her heart to all that knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers always, and I am so fortunate and thankful to have known such a terrific woman.

Love,
Ashley Nordan

Dear Billy, Noah, and your father,
I'm so sorry for your loss. We have been and will continue keeping y'all in our prayers.

Bill and Mr/Mrs. Hardwick,
I am just this evening learning of Heather's passing and am so stunned and saddened by the news. Heather was one of my best friends during my childhood in Charleston... she was funny, smart and loved life! Although we lost touch when I moved to Atlanta, we reconnected via Facebook not too long ago and it was like we hadn't even skipped a beat. That hilarious, wonderful, smart girl had become a witty, smart and wonderful woman! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers; I am praying that God might surround you with his peace, and fill your hearts and minds with warm and wonderful memories of an amazing woman. My deepest sympathies.
-Tracey Tutterow Axnick

Dearest Billy,

Our hearts and prayers have been with you since hearing the heartbreaking news about Heather. She was such a blessing to so many and it was great to reunite with you all on Facebook and see all of your fun adventures. Hope you have been surrounded by friends and family during this time. We will continue to remember you all in prayer.
Love your brother,
Anthony and Merritt Balding

Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Though I haven't seen you guys in years, I connected with Heather on facebook and have been able to watch your boys grow up and get a glimpse of the wonderful life you all shared.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Bill:
Words can not express how sorry I was to hear of your loss of your wife. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

To the entire Joye & Hardwicke families,
We were stunned to learn of Heather's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you.
The Beard family ( Russell, Carol,Christopher, Mitchell, & Amanda)

Our hearts go out to your family and many friends. You were truely Loved. Rest in peace.

Bill, Demal and I are so so sorry to heard about Heather's death. It was such a shock to us as I am sure it was to all of you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Demal has been sick so we did not attend the services, but we were with you in our hearts and prayers. We will be out of town next week, but when we return please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you and your children. Our love Yvonne and Demal. You know we are here for you.

Bill, sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God lay his healing hands upon you and your broken hearts.

Dear Billy and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, and I wanted to let you know that you will be constantly in our prayers. May God give you peace and comfort in this time of mourning.

Suzy and Wayne,
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your daughter Heather. Some dermatological surgery prevented me from attending the visitation - sorry not to see you at this time of loss.
With love, Nina

Bill - I was so sorry to hear of Heather's passing. Please know you and the boys are in our prayers.
Allison & John Roberts

Bill, Billy, and Noah,

We are so sorry for your sudden loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill,

I am so sorry to hear about Heather. We moved into the neighborhood on Country Manor Drive at the same time and you guys were always fantastic. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill, and family
Words cannot express my sadness for all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Billy and family, so sorry to hear of the lost of your love one. Heather was a one who was very friendly and nice to be around. May God give you all comfort and peace now and in the future. Her smiling face will be remembered.

Carole Gordon (MHS Class of 1984)

Bill,

I send my sincerest condolences to you, the boys and your family. I will hold on to the memories of Heather as a classmate and fellow member of the Singers and Razorback Express. She was a beautiful person and will remain so in our hearts. May you find strength during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Bill -
I can't begin to understand what you must be feeling right now, or worse yet, in the days to come. I am in utter disbelief over her passing and the unfairness of it all, but her love for you and the boys was amazing. It's been a while since she & I had seen each other, but reading her posts on Facebook was just like passing notes back at Middleton. The outpouring of love, memories and adoration for her has been amazing to read these past few days, and I know she's watching it all from Heaven. Your connection to friends, old and new, goes way beyond Mt Pleasant and we're all grieving with you. Much love to you and the boys.

Bill, and boys,
Heathers love and memories will stay with you, until you all are
Reunited again. Stay strong for each other, take care of each other, and know that just as the day follows the night there is a cycle to our live's that never ends, you will be together again.

ends.

Bill, Billy & Noah,
We are deeply saddened with the news of Heather's passing. May God grant you his grace and peace to cope and heal.

Sincerely,
Frank and Carolyn Cothran and Family

Bill, Billy Jr. and Noah. Words can't express how sad we are over the loss of Heather. She was so full of life. Just know that she is in Gods arms now and he will help you through this time of sorrow. We are so very sorry for your loss and know you are all in our prayers. May God Bless all of you.

Dear Bill, Billy and Noah,
We were so sad to hear about Heather - I will always remember her from our sons days at JME and in cub scouts - we are so sorry for your loss and pray the Lord will hold you and the boys close in the days, weeks, and months to come.

Your family is in our prayers.

Dearest Bill,Billy and Noah, May God give all of you peace and comfort during these days. Even though you sorrow now there are times ahead in your lives that you will experience joy and know how blessed you were by your wife and mother. Love In Jesus name, Carolyn Graham (Isla's mother)

Dear Bill, Sons and Family, We cannot begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Heather was such a truly sweet person and good friend. Some of our fondest memories are of the summer vacations spent with you and Heather. Even though we are separated by hundreds of miles you have always been close to our hearts. May God bless you and your family through this difficult time.

Bill and family,

I am so so very sorry. Sending prayers, thoughts and love to you.

Tara & Martin Parker

Billy,
Words cannot express how sorry I am that you and your family (we all have) lost Heather. I hope loving memories comfort all of you during this difficult time. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers--you two were an amazing couple, she was an amazing mother and friend. XO Don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do.

Dear Bill,Billy, Noah, and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Heather. May the Lord give you Grace and Peace during this hard time.

Dear Suzy and Wayne,

Our hearts break for you and your family in this sudden and far-to-early loss of your wonderful daughter Heather. We hope the love and caring of your friends and neighbors will comfort you some at this extremely difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,
Maxine and Shera Hudson

Billy so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and Prayers.

To The Hardwicke's, Billy and sons,

Heather was such a joy and friend during our childhood years. She has always held a fond and special place in my heart over the years, and that hole will now be filled with all the precious memories, joy and laughter we shared.

My sincerest prayers for comfort and peace are with you all, and may you know how much Heather was loved.

Middleton High School, Class of '85

Suzi, Wayne, Miss Dottie, and family:

Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. To lose a child goes against the natural order of the world. Know that you are surrounded by the loving care of your friends near and far as you journey through the next few days and months, trying to come to terms with your loss. There are no easy answers, but with love and God, you will find your way.

You shared my joy at my wedding at our reunion. All of your classmates now share your sorrow. Our bond will help carry you through.

I cannot be there with you but know that you are held closely in my heart.

Dennie Barwick Lyda
St. Andrews Class of '61

Suzy,Wayne and family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. There are no words for your pain. There is the reminder that Heather has joined Jesus in the holiest of seasons and may be helping all the recently lost children learn about Disneyworld and she is busy healing broken hearts with joyous memories. Love does not ever die, so your memories of Heather and all she loved will be with you in many forms...treasure the memories. We add the light of a candle in her memory and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

With love

Pat and Bill Wendling
Irmo SC (Penny and Jim's friend)

Bill, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I am going to miss seeing all the wonderful posts about Heather's beloved family. May God hold and keep you all in His arms. You surely have an angel watching over you always. I know you would rather have such a wonderful wife and mother and friend with you on this Earth, but she will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched. Much love to all, Kim

Suzy & Wayne & family. My sister,Tesa L. Called to tell me about Heather....I am so shocked and sorry. What a darling and wonderful girl ...I will always remember her and Ted as darling children...now this, she is so young...I can't
Imagine the pain y'all are in. Please know I will remember you all in my prayers. With the fondest memories and love, Kathy Whitaker
Ft. Worth, TX.


Ft. Worth, TX

Mr. and Dr. Hardwicke and Ted - I am so grateful for Heather's friendship in our childhood. Billy - I am so glad that she had a loving supportive partner for all the years since. You and your children are in my prayers.

Bill, Billy and Noah,

We got to know Heather and your family during the time my mother kept the boys in her home daycare.

When we were speaking last night, we recalled the times we shared with you both as you brought the boys to her home and spoke about whether Clemson would have a winning football season but especially hearing about the Disney trips.

I had the opportunity to work with Heather on a few projects @ MUSC and would also share a smile and hello passing in the hallways.

Mom and I both recall Heather's soft spoken nature, sweet smile and her love and adoration for your boys.

May God comfort you today and in the weeks to come.

Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time,

Ms. "Becky" Williams & Debbie Powell, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Bill - you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
The Shafer Family

Billy - you, your boys and family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.

Bill, as a grandmother and mother-in-law and losing my daughter-in-law (Mary Furches), words cannot express how I feel. You and Heather were so wonderful and supportive to Richard and Mary. I can't believe this sadness has come to visit your family. Heather and Mary are looking down on everyone as your guardian angel.

Billy, My sincere condolences to you and your family.

To the Joye family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Middleton High School (Class of 84)

Billy,

Words are inadequate, but you are in the thoughts and prayers of all of us in the Winthrop family who have known and loved you and Heather. I know she will live on in the lives of your beautiful and honorable sons.

Billy,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide comfort to you at this difficult time.

Todd, Sherry & Rebecca Cornwell

Billy and boys,
My heart breaks for your loss. As I think back over high school and college, I cannot remember a time that you were not together. Please know that you are being lifted up in prayer both now and during the difficult days, weeks and months ahead.

Bill, Billy, Noah, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to family and friends of Heather. You are in my thoughts and prayers through your time of sorrow.

Bill, Billy, Noah, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to family and friends of Heather. You are in my thoughts and prayers through your time of sorrow.

Billy,

My most sincere condolences to you and your family. My God provide comfort to you all through this difficult time.

Billy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Draw strength from the love you shared and from, and for, your boys. Lean on your family and friends, far and near, and know that you are not alone.

Our hearts are broken for your family. Please know you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Tom, Lea, and Payton Kutyla

Heather was a good person and she will be missed by all. I remember her big smile everyday at school.

Wayne,Suzie,Bill and family
What a terrible loss! Tommy and I send our deepest sympathies to the Hardwicke family. I always looked forward to seeing Joye at the Burbage / Hardwicke family gatherings. She will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo & Tommy Burbage
Columbia,south Carolina

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Bill, Billy and Noah, our heartfelt prayers are with you and we hurt along with you. May the grace of the Lord uphold you. Heather touched our lives and made everyone feel special. She will be missed by all. Bob, Melanie and Isabella

Billy, Billy Jr. and Noah and all of Heathers Family...
There are no words to express the loss we feel in the death of Heather...much too young and much too vital to be gone from all of us so soon. She was a beautiful person inside and out and radiated her love for for husband, sons, and all her family...May God give you strength to endure this terrible loss and let each day her memory stay alive in you...always. We all loved her and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Take comfort in your family and friends at this time and know we all are here for you whatever the need may be, just ask. We love you.
The Cox Family
J.D.,Kathy, Jeff and Kelley,
Michael,Perla, Scott,Alexia

Heather, you were such a great friend and neighbor during our years together in Water's Edge. We always looked forward to the annual Joye Oyster Roast, and just hanging out having dinner, and talking for hours about everything! One of our most special memories is our time together at Disney World. I know that was a very special place for you and Bill, Billy and Noah, and you shared that experience with our family like no other could. You will be missed by so many.....our prayers will be with Bill and the Boys.

Suzi, Wayne, and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
My sincere and deepest sympathies.
I will be thinking of you.
Donna Daily

Dear Bill, Billy and Noah ~ We are so sorry to learn of Heather's unexpected passing, and we extend our sympathy to each of you during this difficult time. May God bless you with the comfort of your memories and the love of your family and friends.

Bill, Billy, Noah, Ted and Mr. & Mrs. Hardwicke (and family)- Words cannot begin to express our sadness at this tremendous loss. We are all forever touched by Heather's beautiful heart and her sweet memory will live in us always. God's Peace-

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Billy, Mr and Dr Hardwicke, Our love and prayers are with you during this time. Heaven has another angel. Love, Tiffney and Chris Cullum

Heather was much loved and our hearts are broken with her passing. She is an angel in heaven and her presence will be with us always.

Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with Heather's family.

The scripture tells us that you are now in a blissful place, at the right hand of God. I pray for peace for your family and hope that you will continue to watch over them. I have such good memories of you, dancing ballet with my sister, spending the night at our house, your marriage to Billy, and much more. God truly has an angel in you!