Obituary of Joye T. Segars

Joye Tucker Segars, 87, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Tuomey Healthcare System. Born in Darlington, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Roy Hardee Tucker and Roland Jenkins Tucker. Mrs. Segars was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, attended public schools in Sumter and was a graduate of Edmunds High School. She attended Coker College and was a former member of the Sumter Junior Welfare League. Surviving are one son, Ray V. Segars, III (Kimberly) of Asheville, N.C., four daughters, Beth Segars James (Whit) of Sumter, Joye Segars Davis (Julius) of Dalzell, Louise Segars Smith (Bryan) of Matthews, N.C. and Margaret Segars Bond of Georgetown; six grandchildren Lisa Hayes (Jeff), Shannon McCutchen (George), Fran Blakeney (Jim), Julia Choate (John), Elizabeth Presley (Jay), Ray Segars IV, nine great grandchildren and her longtime housekeeper, Dorothy Mae Washington. She was preceded in death by three sisters Roland Nettles, Mary Frances Stuckey, and Margaret Dieter and a son-in-law Steve Bond. Affectionately known as "Ga" she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending many wonderful years at Pawley’s Island with her family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. Tuesday in the Sumter Cemetery with Rev. Angela Marshall and Dr. B. Mike Alexander officiating. Nephews will serve as Pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Beth Segars James, 2625 Camden Road, Sumter, SC 29153 from 3 to 5 P.M. Monday. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St. Sumter, S.C. 29150 On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. 803-775-9386