Remembering my Sister Joyce - The Song Bird of the Family

Aaron (nephew) and  Joyce - Thanksgiving 2011

Septembre 15, 2013
DETROIT, MI | This morning my sister Joyce Ann Crowder ascended.  We say "God bless You"!  We wish her Happy Trails.

Joyce was 64 years at passing.

A true professional and very giving person.
She was a teacher of the Detroit Public School system for 32 years as a high school English Teacher.  An alumni of A & I State University.

A well-known gospel singer and requested speaker in Detroit.   Guest songsress with Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's, Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites and The Trumpetlettes.  She was the featured soloist for theNational Baptist convention hosted in Detroit at Cobo Hall and 1st Place winner of the Lee Williams American Gospel Quartet Convention in Tupelo, MS.

Joyce was referred to as, "The Song Bird".

Joyce traveled to many, many singing conventions and religious conferences in the midwest and in southern states.  She was often sought by professionals of the city to a "write speeches".  A radio guest, recipient of many awards and honored by many churches.

She has been lauded by friends, colleagues, her students and family for her very special gift of song - teaching the English language, and, love of the Lord.

Joyce is not only known for her beautiful soprano voice, but, how willing she was to share her gift of song. She was known for her red lipstick and was always well-dressed.

She is a mother of two sons (Sean and Charles, Jr.) and the wife of Charles Crowder.
We love you Joyce!

Photos taken at the 2011 Family Thanksgiving Celebration in Cleveland, OH
Joyce and husband Charles cooked and brought over the dinner with three of their grandchildren.
A superb meal with all the family favorites.