Joyce O. Lanier

Joyce O. Lanier

Joyce O. Lanier, 84, of Interlachen passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka following a brief illness.

A native of Stuart, Joyce had lived in Interlachen for the past 18 years where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Interlachen. She was a lifelong homemaker and enjoyed bingo, solving crossword and other word puzzles and reading inspirational books. She was the best wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother anybody could want.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Lanier; two sisters, Ann Meyers and Inez Kirkland; and parents Ralph and Pastell Powell.

Surviving are her husband of 70 years, Bill Lanier of Interlachen; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen (Jim) Myers of Interlachen; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Murray (Penny) Powell of Loxahatchee, FL and Wayne (Sherri) Powell of Interlachen, a grandson, Brent (Stephanie) Lanier, a great grandson, Brandon Lanier; a special niece, Ginny Rogers of Stuart; special nephews, Kevin Powell and Mike Powell, both of West Palm Beach, and Wayne Powell, Jr. of Stuart; and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the First Congregational Church of Interlachen with Pastor Jay Farnsworth officiating.

Memorial gifts may be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177 or online at: beyourhaven.org/donate/

Friends may sign the online register at www.themastersfuneralhomes.com.

Masters Funeral Home of Interlachen is in charge of arrangements.