Joyce E. Gaunt
August 9, 1944-September 18, 2024
Joyce E. (Howard) Gaunt, 80, of Anderson, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Envive Healthcare of Anderson.
Joyce was born on August 9, 1944 in Anderson, the daughter of Charles Merriman and Mary Rachel (Gordon) Howard. She was a 1962 graduate of Anderson High School and later graduated from Anderson University. She served as pastor at Highland Baptist Church for 10 years. She attended Meadowbrook Baptist Church and enjoyed being involved with American Baptist Churches USA.
She is survived by her children; Julie Johnston, Todd Gaunt, and Andy (April)Gaunt all of Anderson; 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; siblings Nancy (Larry) Bond, Tom (Valli) Howard and Marge Howard; many nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law, Brian Johnston, grandson, Samuel Johnston and great grandson, Bennett Gaunt.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2 PM at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 pm on Wednesday, prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Baptist Churches USA, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482.
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