Joyce Evyln Garland

September 2, 1931 - December 19, 2015

Joyce Craig Garland, 84, Johnson City, died Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following an extended illness. Mrs. Garland was a daughter of the late R.E. and Bessie Campbell Craig. She was born and raised in Johnson City. Following her graduation from Science Hill High School and marriage in 1950, Mrs. Garland travelled and lived throughout the United States, as her husband spent over twenty-four years in the Marine Corp, retiring in 1973 as Master Sergeant. Upon Mr. Garland's retirement, he was employed with Anne Arundel County, MD until his retirement in 1989, at which time they returned home to Johnson City. Mrs. Garland was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Alpha Jean Laws and Betty Lou Goodman. Mrs. Garland is survived by her husband of more than sixty-five years, Roy A. Garland; two sons, Roy Stephen Garland, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Robert M. Garland, Baltimore, MD; several extended family members. The graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 2:00 P.M., in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Those planning to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M. In-lieu-of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd., STE 102, Johnson City, TN 37601. Order Flowers Service DetailsTuesday, December 22nd, 2015 2:00pm, Monte Vista Memorial Park Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial Park