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Joyce Bolena Thompson Dean May 29, 1941 - September 15, 2024
SURGOINSVILLE - Joyce Bolena Thompson Dean, 83, of Surgoinsville, TN passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Joyce was born in Scott County, VA on May 29, 1941, to the late Cecille Lawson Thompson and Fred Thompson.
She graduated from Ketron High School in 1959 before going to work at Eastman Chemical Company. She was employed with Eastman for 39 years.
Joyce also served as a manger for Pine Brook condominium associated for several years.
She was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy G. Dean.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Crystal Dean; and her granddaughter, Laken Ball.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in the Fireside Room of Oak Hill Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service will follow at 3:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Rick Meade officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hawkins County Humane Society, 5180 Hwy. 11W Rogersville, TN 37857 or PO Box 217, Rogersville, TN 37857.
The care of Joyce Bolena Thompson Dean and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Judy Dean
September 17, 2024
Joyce was a beautiful person, inside and out. I will always remember her visit to the beach along with Sissy, when I was there for a month some years ago. I never had so much fun and laughter in all my life. We had a wonderful time together. My prayers go out to Crystal and Laken in this most difficult time. R.I.P. my sweet sister-in-law, Joyce.
Love, Judy Dean
Joey
September 17, 2024
Joyce was a beautiful friend of mine. I fancied Crystal at a young age and Joyce was so kind to me. She would feed me when i would come to visit and always treated me like family. Such a loss is hard.
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