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Joye Alexander Obituary

ALEXANDER, Joye Joye Flato Alexander, 59, of James Island, died at her residence Friday, December 30, 2005. Joye was born in Charleston to the late Frank and Wilma (Purvis) Flato. Joye was a graduate of Bishop-England High. She was an employee of the University Medical Associates. She will be deeply and sadly missed by her many, many friends and her family including her two daughters: Maria Berry of Johns Island and Katie Alexander of James Island, two step-children: Eric Gantt and Tiffany Caulder, three grandchildren; Ronnie, Caitlin, and Calissa Rose Berry, all of Johns Island; a brother, Michael Flato of Mt. Pleasant; and her special twelve year old poddle, "Noelle". Joye was predeceased by her son, Michael Griffith on February 12, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2006 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Memorial contributions may be sent to the MUSC Children's Hospital in Joye's memory. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2006.

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sonya alexander

January 20, 2006

Iam so sorry about your mothers death. I just can not believe it. My prayers are with you all.I just don't know what to say. Just support each other and know that she loved you so very much.God only knows why things happen. We just have to believe!!!

Love your Aunt Sonya!!!

Brenda (Moose) Doscher

January 6, 2006

Katie & Maria

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Your mother was one of the most wonderful people I have ever known. Everyone that knew her, knew that she was y'all's best friend. I feel blessed to have known Joye and I will really miss her!

Paula Dahlke

January 5, 2006

Maria & family,

I don't even know where to begin. There is sooo much to say about Joye. I loved that woman, what a trip she was...I'm glad I was able to share in the good times we all shared. Just know that she is in heaven with Michael, my dad "Pop", etc and yes we will all be reunited one day. Take care and God Bless!

I love ya'll!

JENNY NELSON

January 4, 2006

MARIA AND FAMILY,

I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I KNOW THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS FAIR IN THIS WORLD. I WANT YOU TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP, REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES, AND SUPPORT YOUR CHILDREN

THE WAY YOUR MOMA SUPPORTED YOU. SHE DID A FINE JOB RAISING YOU AND YOUR SIBLINGS. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Ryan Rosie

January 3, 2006

Dear Maria & Katie,

I just wanted ya'll to know how very sorry I was when I learned of your Mother's death. She was truly a wonderful person and I will always remember that great smile of her's. She loved all of you so much and will want ya'll to carry on her love of life..I will remember you in my prayers in a special way. Take care.

Mrs. Ryan

Lisa Oberg

January 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family for Joye. She was truly one of the most happy and joyful people I have ever met and I feel blessed to have known her. She will be deeply missed.



Lisa Oberg

Deborah Blanton

January 3, 2006

To Joye's family and Friends - Joye brought so much love and fun into the lives of everyone who knew her. I loved her and will miss her so much. It's going to be hard to be at work and not see her smiling face each day. No holiday or birthday will ever be the same for us here at UMA. I will miss her funny stories and the crazy things she did to make us all laugh. She was truly one of a kind and I feel fortunate to have known her. I hope that one day the sadness will be gone and only the happy memories of Joye will be with us, but that is going to take a very, very long time. Her parents must have known she was going to be special when they named her.....JOYE, because that is what she was to everyone who knew her. Her family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kimmie Willis

January 3, 2006

Joye will truely be missed. She was such a wonderful person and so full of life. The past 12 years have been wonderful to know her.....she was one of a kind. She was old enough to be my mom, but I truely valued her friendship. I called her "Granny" and she would always get a kick out of that. I loved her very much and will definitely miss her. It won't be the same here at work without her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this great loss.

Tia Brown

January 3, 2006

I would like to send my deepest heartfelt sympathy to Maria and her family during this time. It was a pleasure knowing and working with your mother.Maria may God continue to bless and watch over you and your family.

Love Tia

Larry Locklair

January 3, 2006

Mike and family,

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Larry

Felicia Hodges

January 2, 2006

To Joye's Family:



Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

loraine davis

January 2, 2006

We will miss her at work. She always kept something going trying to get others to laugh and have fun. God be with you and comfort you.

linda wertan

January 2, 2006

To all of Joyes family and to her many many friends. The Wertan family sends their most heartfelt sympathy.She will be deeply missed.

Mr. & Mrs. H. Alexander, Jr

January 2, 2006

Dear Maria, Katie & Tiffany,

We were so sorry to hear about Joye. May the love you shared with her live forever in your hearts, bringing you comfort and lasting peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Uncle Sonny & Aunt Michelle

JOHN& ANNETTE SEIGNIOUS ( GISSELL )

January 2, 2006

MIKE,WE WERE OUT OF TOWN FOR THE WEEK END & JUST HEARD ABOUT JOYE. THAT BIG, SUNNY SMILE OF HERS COULD JUST LIGHT UP THE WHOLD ROOM. CALL IF THERE IS ANY THING AT ALL WE COULD DO FOR YOU OR HER FAMILY. JOHN & ANNETTE SEIGNIOUS

LaToshia ,Telethia Middleton and Toquetta Clark

January 2, 2006

Maria and Katy,

We are so sorry for your loss. Joye will truly be missed. She was always an inspiration to anyone with in reach. Take comfort in knowing that Joye is in a much better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lloyd & Amy Edwards

January 2, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of Joye's

death.

Cassie DuPree

January 2, 2006

Dear Mike, I am so sorry to hear about Joye. I just saw her a few months back at my church. She was attending a Mother/Daughter Tea we were having. I always thought a lot of her and she will be truly missed. My sympathy to you and her daughters. All my love and thoughts and prayers go to you all. Cassie

Amber (Craven) Knight

January 1, 2006

Maria, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Amber Knight

Pam Helms

January 1, 2006

Joye was the type of person that enjoyed making others smile. Whether it was through a crazy Halloween costume or just cutting up in general, if she made you laugh then she was happy. The lives she touched were many, and she won't be soon forgotten.

UMA, indeed the world, will be a lot less sunny place without her in it.

God bless you Joye, for all that you did to bring happiness to others. I know there's a special place reserved just for you in heaven. You earned your wings a long long time ago.



My prayers are with her family.



Love,

Pam

Amy Mitchell Fennell

January 1, 2006

Dear Maria, Katie, Tiffanny and family, Words can not express how sorry I am for this tragic loss. May you find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and with Michael and one day you will all be together again. Joye was always so much fun and a pleasure to be around . She will be deeply missed. You know we are all here for you. love you ! Amy and Michael

Betty Jenkins

January 1, 2006

Skipper and family ,sorry to hear about Joye,I lost my sister this year too ,so we know the feeling of loss we send our prayers to all the family.Betty and Family

Bobbie Yates Moyer

January 1, 2006

To Joye's Family:

Joye was a wonderful person and so enjoyable to be around. We all loved her at UMA and will miss her so much. God bless and be with all of you during this difficult time. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Bobbie

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