Joyce Ann "Doll" Lipsey

HER STORY...

Joyce Ann Lipsey, affectionately known as “Doll”, was born on November 3, 1952, to the late John C. and Leathie Lipsey in Michigan City, Indiana.

 In 1962, she confessed her love for the Lord, at the tender age of 10 years old. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lakeland and later became a member of Mt. Zion MB Church (Now known as Zion Hill MB Church). While a member at Zion Hill, Joyce served the Lord through various auxiliaries, such as the Mission Department, in the kitchen, and her beloved Nurses Board. Joyce attended and graduated from Elston High School in 1971. Shortly after, Joyce went on to work on her business degree at Purdue North Central.

 Joyce was a very hard worker, ministering to others as a CNA for over 40 years. Even after retirement, she continued to serve others as a Home Health Aide and a School Crossing Guard. Joyce loved watching Star Wars and cartoons, cooking, planting flowers and most importantly, shopping on QVC. She was passionate about serving others inside and outside of the church. She loved listening to music, spending time with her grandkids, and being with friends and family.

 Joyce Ann “Doll” Lipsey departed this life on Thursday April 18, 2024, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 She was preceded in death by her parents: John C. and Leathie Lipsey; brother: Clifton “Rickey” Lipsey; sister: Corlette Lipsey; aunts: Rose Glenn and Lettie Mae Davies; cousin: Larry Glenn; great nephew: Rahmelo Knighten; grandchild: Pryncess Khalilah Gross.

 She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved children: Prince (LaTricia) Whetstone III, Samuel L. Gross, Dana (Jarrod) Jones, daughter/niece Alethia Lipsey, all of Michigan City, Indiana; 15 grandchildren: Cortez Lewis, Jalyssa Whetstone, Shakeena Whetstone, Dominque Isbell, Diamonique Whetstone, Nikolaus Ormsby, Prince Whetstone IIII, Chelsea Whetstone, Samuel Rebac, Jaleel Carson, Tyla Gross, Kavan Gross, La’Priee Gross, Dallas Jones and Demi Jones; nieces: Selina (Calvin) Brown, Cherica Lipsey; nephews: Quinton Cheeks, Evelle (Jazzmine) Cheeks, De’Carlos Knighten, De’Andre Hunt, along with a host of great grandchildren, great nieces and nephews, cousins, family, Church family, and friends, including special friends: Barbara “Tamu” Simuel, Murtie Reed, and Virginia Issac.                                                            

 Joyce's love, laughter, smile and presence will be missed by all that knew her. 

A Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11am, Zion Hill Baptist Church 123 Helen St. Michigan City, Indiana 46360 with Pastor James E. Lane Jr., to be Eulogist. 

Viewing will be 10am until time of service at the Church. Burial will be Monday, Aprill 29, 2024 at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, at 12 noon.

Psalms 30:5 Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Please continue to keep the family and friends of Ms. Joyce Lipsey in your thoughts and prayers. 

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