Joyce Anne Partridge joined thecompany of Heaven June 10, 2010following a valiant and courageous battle against cancer. She was born on June 17. 1942 in Point, TXand was the oldest remainingof 10 siblings born to Sara Eskue and Tom Partridge. Joyce is survived by a son, Marcus Durden of Forney, TX, a daughter, Veronica Gilby and her husband Garyof Mesquite, TX, three grandchildren, Rachel and Daniel Durden of Forney, Tx and Brince Jones of Mesquite, TX, sisters, Paula Crumply and her husband James, Rita Hargrove-May and her husband Ron, Sue Poydence and herhusband Bo, brothers,James Partridge and wife Diane, and Michael Partridge and wife Sandy, numerousaunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and newphews. Joyceis alsosurvived by former spousesCary Durden and James Johnson and scores of dear friends andassociates. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Sara and Tom, brothersJimmy Dale,Don, and,Tommy andoldest sister, Carol. The light of many lives, and the joy of many hearts has left us to help prepare ourplaces in the Kingdom; may she rest in Peace and Light Perpertual shine upon her.