Joyce Marie Dorsey (Everybody’s favorite Auntie), 61, of Mansfield, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from an extended illness.
Joyce was born on February 16, 1961, in Mansfield, to Joseph and Mary L.
(Davis) Nettles. Also affectionately known as "Rebone, " Joyce can be remembered best for her love of fishing, cooking, her green thumb, helping others, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Joyce is survived by her 9 children, Lavonda (Jasmine) Nettles of Columbus, OH, Theodric "TJ" Pointer Jr., Mansfield, OH, Antron Pointer, Columbus, OH, Ashanti Dorsey, Tyli Dorsey, Alyse Dorsey all of Columbus, OH, Tyrique Nettles, Mansfield, OH, Kaleel Nettles, Columbus, OH, and Manajua Davis, Columbus, OH; long time special companion, Kevin Kearns and bonus son Calvin Preston Jr.; 20 grandchildren, Rahieem Dorsey, Asharian Dorsey, Tishawn Jarrett, Danijah Middleton, Adaijah Pointer, Melik Pointer, Romell McNeal, Akoni Pointer, Makyra Gardner, Tyler Gardner, Nakayla Dorsey, Kiari Lunsford, Keeziah Pointer, Karter Nettles, Rakiaha Brooks, Aleya Dorsey, Antwone Brown, Harlow Feazle, Ma'Tyza Nettles, and Ja 'Kari Miley; 9 siblings, Charles Logan, Alvin (Sherri Banks) Nettles, Dorothy Hawthorne, David Nettles, Dianna Nettles, and James Nettles, all of Mansfield, OH, also Barbara (Provosta) Williams, Sharon (Leonard) Walker and Burnell Nettles all of Baton Rouge, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Lawrence "Polly" Davis, Henry Nettles, and Joseph Nettles Jr.
Calling hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Werner Gompf Funeral Services, Itd, 1106 Park Ave. East, Mansfield.
Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The repast will be following the service at The Event Center, 136 W. 6th St, Mansfield, OH 44902.
Online condolences at www.wernergompf.com
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