Joyce (Scott) Greenway

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Joyce Scott Greenway, age 80, of Swainsboro, GA, on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Emanuel County Nursing Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, December 18 , 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Elder Jim Bowen officiating.  

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors.

Burial will be in the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, in Twin City. 

Pallbearers will be Lane Vanhorn, Lance Headrick, Gavin Hood, Mike Boyd, Darrell Rountree and Kelvin Turner.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees of Emanuel County Nursing Home and Pruitt Health Hospice.

Mrs. Greenway was born in Swainsboro, Georgia to John Ernest and Myrtle Rountree Scott. She was a graduate of Emanuel County Institute and was a seamstress for most of her working years. In addition to Savannah Luggage, she also worked at Twin City Manufacturing. Mrs. Joyce enjoyed sewing and often made her own clothing. She also enjoyed reading, cooking and collecting recipes. Joyce was an avid gardener. She took pride in her flower beds with her wonderful daylilies and iris. She would share pieces of her plants with friends, family and neighbors. Joyce loved talking about the days of the past, her years growing up and reminiscing of how things used to be.     

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers; Ronnie Scott and Rayburn “Sonny” Scott. 

Survivors include:

Nephews: Nicky Scott of Twin City, Kelvin Scott (Pam) of Swainsboro, and Keith Scott (Marie) of Statesboro.

Nieces: Charlotte S. Chavis of Twin City, Michelle Todd (Jack) of Pembroke, and Jennifer Settles (Michael) of Eden.

Special Lifelong Friends: Betty Rigdon and Pat Rountree.

A Host of Great and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews.

Condolences may be submitted online at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Joyce Scott Greenway of Swainsboro.

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