Joyce Lee (Thomas) Loden 58 of Crossville TN,
moved to HEAVEN from the Cumberland House Hospice on April 19, 2016.
Following a brief diagnosis of Cancer.
She was born on October 26, 1958 in Cumberland County.
The daughter of Bonnie Evelyn Copeland and James Henry Thomas.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She worked in Food Preparation and House Keeping over the years.
The thing's she enjoyed in life included Playing and singing Gospel and Country music,
horseback ridding, Playing Horse shoes,Talking on the telephone with Family and Friend's.
She loved Animal's and small children. And she loved JESUS and would ask everyone if they knew Him. She had a great sense of humor and liked to make people laugh.
She would usually greet you with "hello young man "or "hello young lady"
and always a "GOD bless you" or "have a blessed day".
Tho my sister and I had our difference's she taught me a lot about not judging people,to think the best about them and about Forgiveness and about being compassionate.There is a saying "There but for the grace of GOD go I".Or "Walk a mile in my shoes". The good LORD know's Joyce walked alot of miles.
My sister was a strong woman, one who endured a lot of hardship's in her life.
This life was not good to her !
Yet she could sing of how she loved JESUS and how He loved her.
One of her favorite song's was "JESUS Hold My Hand".
To her He was the friend who stick's closer than a brother. Proverbs18:24b
Joyce walked from Fear into FAITH and Finally into PEACE. Now being made whole in Mind, Soul, body and Spirit.
May we all find and walk that walk of Faith in the LORD as our Savior and find His PEACE.
I read somewhere "The Spirit of the LORD say's-- my child rest assured of My
love and promises to you for good and not for evil. Only believe". She believed.

Her family would like to sincerely thank the many Church's and individuals who helped Joyce the past 2 and a half year's, also Meal's and More, especially Bro. George and Darrell, the Bread of Life Mission , especially 'Papa Ralph" and "Mama Connie".Dear trusted friend Pastor. Lambert Woolworth and other's I'm sure we don't know about. And last but definitely not least, ALL the staff and nurses at Cumberland House Hospice.
Who showed her the deepest love and compassion and care in her last hours keeping her comfortable and pain free.We are truly grateful. Thank you also for your comfort, guidance and hug's to the family.

Survivors include her husband Elmer Dean Loden of Crossville Tennessee, Son Bobby Joe Thomas and wife Shantelle, children Ryleigh and Trista of Crossville
Daughter Rebecca Ann Sperry and husband Tim childern Sara Ann and T.J. of Crossville.
Brother Robert Henry "Hank" Thomas and daughter's Trina Brindisi and husband Steven, Katrina Anderson and husband Scott. All of Crossville.
Sister's Gearldean Faye Thomas and daughter Kalee and husband Brandon St. Mire of Topeka Kansas.
Mary Ruth Jackson and husband David of Crossville Tennessee.
Sister-in-law Chris Allen of Hagerman Idaho and her IDAHO Family.
Many other Aunt's and Uncles and nieces and nephew's, cousin's and friend's.
Special friend and sister in Christ Courtney Cloe for her acts of love and compassion.
She was preceded in death by her parents and oldest Brother James "Jem" Allen of Hagerman Idaho.

A Memorial service will be held on Monday April 25, at 5:00 p.m. at the Cumberland Fellowship Church behind K-Mart. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Service will be conducted by Bro.George Willis and her sister Mary Jackson. In lieu of flowers the family request a memorial be made to any of these charities. Cumberland House Hospice ,Meal's and More, The Bread of Life Mission. Or your local church's Benevolence fund. So that other's who face a special need like Joyce will be able to be helped. JESUS said "Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, you have done it unto Me."Father help us to see the needs of other's and not only see but met those need's. AMEN.

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