Joyce Mock Obituary

MOCK, Joyce Mrs. Joyce Kathyren Thomas Mock, 72, of 1212 Yemassee Highway, in Varnville, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter in Gifford, after a courageous battle. Mrs. Mock was born in Ocala, Florida, September 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Olson and Daisy Lewis Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pine Level Baptist Church near Grays. She was the widow of Benjamin "Ben" F. Mock. Surviving are: sons, Eugene Mock and wife Regina of Garner, North Carolina, and William "Billy" Mock and wife Ruthie; and Robert "Bobby" Mock and wife Juanita all of Walterboro; daughters, Kathy Eadie and husband Harold of Gifford; and Kimberly Tuten and husband Harold of Gifford; there are ten grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mock was predeceased by a daughter, Melissa Dean; and grandchildren, Benji Dean and Harold "Bucky" Eadie. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt to many who knew her. Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, in the Pine Level Baptist Church near Grays, conducted by Pastor Kevin Byrd, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery, directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME in Hampton Cemetery, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton. Friends may call Tuesday at the Chapel located at 300 Mulberry St., in Hampton, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday until 2 p.m. when the casket will be placed in the church prior to services. The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to United Hospice, 1605 North Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.