Joyce Michele Saulsbery-Dennis

Joyce Michele Saulsbery-Dennis, was born to Anna Belle and Varrana Saulsbery on December 8, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio. Joyce was a proud graduate of Linden McKinley High School, class of 1966. She continued her education at various higher institutions, The Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, and Franklin University. Joyce retired from Lucent Technology in 2001 after being employed for 32 years. With much time on her hands, she filled dual roles as teacher and administrative assistant at Sonshine Christian Academy for twelve years and retired once again in 2012.

Joyce knew everyone and never met a stranger. She became an instant friend, long lost cousin, or a mother to everyone she encountered. She was creative. She enjoyed drawing, writing in calligraphy, singing, and crocheting. Her favorite color was turquoise, her favorite flower was Calla Lilies and without question, her favorite saying was “Remember who you are in Jesus!” Joyce was also an avid genealogist and family historian. Joyce researched the families of Augustus West for more than 35 years.

Joyce was a member of Rhema Christian Center for 35 years. During that time, she taught various classes, including the Tabernacle of Moses. In 2011, she accomplished a goal of becoming a licensed minister. She was also a lifetime member of Shorter Chapel AME Church.

“Joycie” as she was affectionately called was small but mighty, at just 4’1 1″ she was resilient in her fight for life. After 27 years of battling heart disease, Joyce knew what it meant to be healed. From her previous near death and out of body experience in 1995, she knew she had been called to help heal others. She faithfully taught others to walk with the Lord and trust His word, line upon line, precept upon precept.

Joyce was an angel on earth but on February 25, 2022, she officially gained her wings and her soul rejoiced as she joined her parents (Varrana and Anna Belle Saulsbery) and her grandson, (Joshua Emmanuel Saulsbery) who preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory, Joyce leaves her three daughters: Denise Saulsbery, Jaqueline Saulsbery-Hill and I’na Rowell (Jewryl); five grandchildren: Martina Dowdy (Bryant), James, l’Aniese, Isabelle and Carbon; six great grandchildren: Christopher, MacKenzie, Chase, Bryant Jr, Major and Cairo; her only sister: Anne Saulsbery;
nephews: John and Jason Saulsbery; her only niece and namesake: Joyce Saulsbery; special sisters: Jacqueline Fickling and Kathy Talbert; the Davis-Cannon family and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation 10:00 am and Funeral Service 11:00 am Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Rhema Christian Center , 2100 Agler Road. Masks and Social Distancing are required.

Interment at Greenfield Cemetery Wednesday at 11:00 am.