Joyce Allison, age 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by parents, Firman Allison and Winnifred Allison; brothers, John "Jack" and Paul Allison; sisters, Grace Schafer and Judy Vargason; and a great-nephew, Bobby Carrigan III. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at Pope Avenue Baptist Church in Athens, Tenn. on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 6 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com