Joyce Louise Paul's Obituary
Joyce Louise Paul, 95, passed away on July 12th, 2025, in Dunedin, Florida. Joyce was born on April 22nd, 1930, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Clarence F. Schaeffer & Louise M. Merritt. Joyce attended Reitz Memorial High School & Lockyear Business College, going on to work a career at the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, Pruitt Buick, and AC Nielsen.
Joyce was a devoted member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for many years and was very involved with the church's women's groups & crafts group. She was also an active member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha for over 75 years.
Joyce was best described as loving, caring, happy & determined, yet stubborn. Her family, faith and sorority mattered most to her in life. She enjoyed being philanthropic, traveling, family time, and crafts. Frank Sinatra, Glen Campbell, and any big band music was her favorite.
Joyce is survived by her sons Steve Paul (Angela), John Paul (Andrea) & Morgan Paul (Tracy), grandchildren Jennifer Bedlion (Mark), Emily Paul (Peyton), Tyler Paul, Megan Sheldon (Austin), Kyle Paul, Natalie Bayles (Colten), Stephanie Jones (Kylie) & Nathan Paul, and great-grandchildren Jonathon Bedlion, Matthew Bedlion, Calvin Bayles & Jensen Sheldon.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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