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Portrait of Joyce Eubanks Eskins

In loving memory of Joyce

Joyce Eubanks Eskins

October 16, 1949 – March 15, 2024

Lived 74 years

Serenity Memorial Gardens · Theodore, Alabama

Life story

Joyce Eubanks Eskins, a cherished mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and beloved partner, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on October 16, 1949, in Leaf, Mississippi. Joyce leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be treasured by those who knew her.

Joyce was a beacon of warmth and generosity, known for her boundless compassion and unwavering devotion to her family. She found joy in the roles of mother, nanny, and soulmate, the latter lovingly bestowed upon her by her partner of 15 years, Paul Garringer.

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The world Joyce knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1949

Born October 16

1955

Joyce was 6 when Disneyland opened

1967

Joyce was 18 when the first Super Bowl was played

1971

Joyce was 22 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida

1982

Joyce was 33 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters

1995

Joyce was 46 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film

2001

Joyce was 52 when Apple introduced the iPod

2016

Joyce was 67 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures

2022

Joyce was 73 when ChatGPT was released to the public

2024

Passed away March 15, age 74

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