Mary Joyce Roark
December 3, 1948 ~ May 5, 2015
Mary Joyce Roark, age 66, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 3, 1948, in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Minnie Lee (Terry) Trammell.
Joyce retired from Eli Lilly after 28 years as an assistant purchasing agent. She also was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, TN.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer C. Roark; her four brothers: George, Wallace, Howard and Henry Trammell; her sister, Mae Hill; and her many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. You may visit CarlisleBranson.com where you may share a memory with the family or sign the online guest book.
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I am so sorry for your loss. We send heartfelt condolences. I went to Oneida High School, and was a classmate of Joyce’s, graduating in 1966. I never knew what happened to many people after graduation. My sister called me today, and she had read the obituary. She has lived in Indpls. for almost 60 years. With Deepest Sympathy. Marva Newport Cotton Knoxville, Tennessee
Sorry for your loss. I went to school with Joyce. May she find eternal peace and rest.. With Deepest Condolences Sue-Ann Hansler Knoxville. Tennessee
Grew up in the same community with Mary Joyce.Was always so much fun to be around.so sorry to hear of her passing. Paula Chitwood
I graduated with Joyce also. She was a very sweet person and I really hate to hear this sad news. I am truly sorry for the loss of Joyce.
I also graduated with Joyce. My condolences to the family.
may God bless her family. I was in the O H S class of 1966 also. Milford Sexton
Please accep my condolences, Mary Joyce was from my hometown of Winfield, we went to school together for 12 years, and graduated in 1966. She moved to Indpls in May after graduation 49 years ago. We have lost so many claamates. Deepest Sympathy Almeda Strunk Peavyhouse
I am so sorry to hear this. We were classmates at Oneida High. Prayers for the family.
We were classmates at Oneida High School. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Janie Watters King Murfreesboro, TN
I worked with Joyce for many years at Lilly. She was such a lovely person & made all of us smile just being around her! She died too young & I know she’ll be greatly missed. Joyce was a special lady & I know she’s making angels smile in heaven. Praying for her family. ..Monica Taylor