Joyce Goode (11 May 1927 - 5 Dec 2017)

For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream, you made come true
For all the love I found for you
I'll be forever thankful Mum
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through it all
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was to me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you & Dad loved me
You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you Both.
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was to me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies, you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
Thank-you
Paul x

Reading through and seeing the photos, the fond memories and stories of Joycey come flooding back, with the poignant mention of the "twinkle in her eye, wry smile and chuckle "reminded us of a story we'd like to share. Tracie and I had taken Joycey on a day trip, we were sat on a wall eating fish & chips when I asked would she like to see a water feature just up the road, oh no she replied I can't walk that far so we stayed put. The very next day she went off to play her beloved bingo and I happened to look out of the window to see her strutting off down the road walking stick in hand, I called Tracie and we had a chuckle of our own. When I mentioned it to her later, winnings in her hand, you guessed it she gave us that smile, twinkle of the eye and little chuckle, what a character, a drink to you Joycey and we know she would reply " ooh go on then just a small one " sleep tight
Love Wayne & Tracie

Twinkle Twinkle little star how I wonder where you are , up above the clouds so high like a diamond in the sky.
My role in Joyce's life was her light hearted torment, and I would wind her up and watch her go bang on a regular basis. All of which she enjoyed, and would chuckle along with us especially when she had done something bonkers.
I have known you for the last 37 years and enjoyed every minute of it, I have had so many laughs with you , and yes I would often take the mickey , but by Jove you would give it right back and with interest.
Such a generous and warm hearted soul , who was purer than the driven snow. Never a harsh word for anyone, she loved her family and especially her two grandsons Jason and Luke who spent so much time with her.
The last few days of Joyce's life were especially traumatic she passed with Jason and Debbie by her side which would of given her great comfort.
I pray for you all, family and friends for your loss, God has a great plan for Twinkle , just like he has for us all.
So farewell for now , no more aches and pains for you, free from your earthly chains, fly to those places you wished to see , see again the loved ones who have gone before you.
See you on the other side dear Joycey.

Lots of love Andy xx

Early morning on the 5th december, we lost an inspirational human to the angels. My nan was everyone's 'nanny joyce' who loved everyone and was loved by all. A 90 yr old model of determination and a kind genuinely, happy lady.
She always looked her best, and treated every acquaintance with respect and good will. Nan had some qualities that I hope had rubbed off on to all of us. If she had it, she gave it, and with out question. And when I occasionally dared to refuse, it was quickly followed by that rare stern look with "now look, if I have it and want to give it, I Will!" That would be the only cross words (if you can even call it that) I would ever have with her. If you met her for 30 seconds or more you became "lovey" or "ducky". I remember making a mess one day, the harshest thing she ever said: "awwwwf your grandad will be after you!" And was always followed with a raised eye brow, then a smurk.

For someone to have battled for 17-18 years after her soul mate was taken too soon. And to have 2 knee replacements, 1 hip replacement and copious painful steroid injections for arthritic pain. She was always there, fighting everyone else's corner. Helping where she could and always a pleasure to be around. So grateful for an evening call, no matter how short she loved hearing our voice and being a part of our day.

Nan cracked me up on most occasions, normally because if you left her sat for 2mins alone in a busy restaurant to use the bathroom. She could drum up a conversation with literally anyone. A human skill the rest of humanity seems to lose track of, forget or sometimes too lazy to engage. Not our nan! A question, a comment or even just a smile. Any interaction with other people, away from social media or dramas was just part of the glowing soul she was and will be always remembered for. I remember one day taking her shopping. We were sat waiting for something for 15 mins and she had asked a stranger if she could put her ice creams in their freezer! I was in histerics! But to nan, they were no stranger. They were human and an equal and a person with a face, a soul and someone who she would in turn favour. Probably to put their ice creams in her freezer!

These small interactions made her great, although she would think that mad. As she was someone who thought it normal (which it should be). From growing up in a recovering great Britain, working so hard but ever remaining cheerful under adversity.

That day grandad passed was heartbreaking, and another story all together (lump swallowed). But to see her face on that day, I knew she needed me as much as I needed her. On the spot I made her a promise an extention to the promise I had made my grandad moments before, to always be there for her. I hope I pulled it off, but she sure has been there for me, Lorraine and the children who loved her. That listening ear, that smile, that chat as I helped her from the car, that... well the list is endless and the lumps are getting harder to swallow!

I was lucky enough told hold her hand along with mum and kiss her goodnight.
Forever loved and never ever forgotten. All our love nan, Jase, lori, max and maddison xxx

Weekends away, pub meals, Sunday trips to the coast, afternoons going through all your old pictures. I will treasure all our memories together .Beautiful women and such a warm loving heart. May you rest in peace back in your husbands arms, where you belong. Wish we could be there to say goodbye. Your always in our thoughts. We miss you so much and love you forever joycie xxxx