SMITH ~ Joyce

Born Thursday June 04, 1936. Passed away Friday July 11, 2025.

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Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025.  Aged 89 years.

Dearly loved wife of Gordon (dec).

                                 Loving Mum of Caroline & Wally, Helen & Mick, Gary, Paul & Patchara,                             Lisa & Anthony, Jason & Joanne.

Loved by all her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren.

“Forever in our hearts”

Tributes

1. My love for you was not just a feeling, but a way of life. You taught me the importance of empathy, understanding, strength, Showing me that kindness can make a world of difference. Your selflessness was evident in everything you did, always putting others before yourself. Your generosity & honesty knew no bounds.

   We will miss you .
   Rest in peace.

   “Good night God bless”
   Helen 🦋

   Helen Sommerville

   July 19, 2025 8:44 am

2. Mum when I saw you again at my 40th birthday, you hugged me tight and said “ my first born” and that will stay with me always. I’m so happy to have inherited many of your foibles. Some I did not want but thank you anyway. I’m sure I’ve past some on to my kids. That’s how the legacy goes. Thank you for being my Mum I will cherish the happy, sad and difficult, cos there were some but that’s life in the real world is about.
   xoxox

   Caroline

   July 17, 2025 10:23 pm

3. Granma , I’ve known her all my life , she made every birthday extra special . To me she is one of the most beautiful people I know . Some special things about granma were her bright colorful outfits and her butterfly hair clips not only were her outfits colorful she also had a beautiful colorful heart too , always smiling , always full of life and always making everything extra special.
   Granma loved butterflies, hanging on her walls , always had her butterfly hair clips in, trinkets and treasures nicely placed in her welcoming home .

   Granma I am so lucky to have had you in my life I love you so much you will be missed thank you for being you - cheeky , colorful , caring and full of butterflies 🦋 ❤️

   Love Lil ❤️

   Lily Schreuder

   July 17, 2025 9:00 pm

4. There are people in life who leave footprints on your heart, not with grand gestures, but with quiet strength, gentle love, and small, unforgettable moments. My granma was one of those people.
   She had a soul that danced with the lightness of a butterfly. She loved them. Butterflies were everywhere in her life: stitched into pillows, painted on teacups, hanging on the walls & clipped in her hair every where she would go. She didn’t just collect butterflies; she embodied them. Soft in spirit, yet strong in flight.
   Her style of organization was much like the butterflies she adored—delicate in appearance, but filled with hidden intention. Everything had its place, not because it had to, but because she believed even the smallest things deserved care. Everything had its place and deserved to be on display for all to see whether it a trinket she had collected from club or something gifted from a family event everything had its pride of place in her home. She made order feel like a kind of art.
   Granma had a way of making every moment feel meaningful. She always noticed the details that others missed—just like a butterfly landing where no one else thought to look.
   She taught me how to slow down. How to find beauty in the ordinary. How to listen closely, love gently, and live with grace.
   Even though she’s no longer here with us, I still see her in every butterfly that flutters past. In those quiet, fleeting moments of beauty, I feel her presence—light as a whisper, strong as memory.
   She didn’t need wings to fly. She was already soaring, all her life.

   Rest in peace Granma , beautiful as always & always will be!!

   Lisa Schreuder

   July 17, 2025 8:13 pm

5. To my beautiful mum,

   Although we were apart for many years your love could be felt from afar and will be forever in my heart.
   Thank you for giving me your sense of humour.

   Sending thoughts and prayers to Caroline, Helen, their families & extended families afar.

   Rest in peace.

   Love Gary & Jal (Travis)

   Gary Smith

   July 17, 2025 5:31 pm

6. To my beautiful mother in law you was one of a kind from the first day meeting you I felt i had known you all my life you was kind honest and sarcastic with lots of great banter we just got each other from day one double teaming on jason so we both got our own way I will always cherish the time the 3 of us spent together making the best memories I will truly miss your colorful clothes and your funky trolly and that beautiful smile rest easy now with gordan miss you always my queen 👸 ❤️

   Joanne Ysart

   July 16, 2025 10:12 pm

7. One incredible woman I am very lucky to have be able to call my dear grandmother. We shall miss your humour, beautiful smile and wonderful stories of old. Rest now grandma and till we meet again….love you always and forever Sarah xox

   Sophie-Ann, Leon and Ruby-jay were so very lucky to have met you and have had their great grandmother to talk about and remember. I will forever recite your daft wee sayings so they will be remembered and laughed over for a long time to come. XoxoX

   That kick at the cat and chase around the table will always be my response to ‘what’s for tea mum’

   Sarah

   July 16, 2025 1:29 am

8. In Loving Memory of Mother,

   Though we spent many years and miles apart, Mum was always there — steady in her love and proud of all her children, including me, no matter where life took us.

   Patchara and I feel deeply grateful for our recent visit — a perfectly timed chance to share laughs, stories, and meals with Mum one last time. She was still sharp, funny, and full of heart — the woman we’ve always known her to be.

   She was strong, proud, and had a lasting impact on everyone around her. We will carry her spirit with us always — in quiet moments, shared jokes, and the strength she taught us to hold.

   Rest well, Mum. We love you.

   — Paul & Patchara 💛

   Paul Ysart

   July 15, 2025 6:21 pm