Joyce Mae Ables 82, of Honea Path SC, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Greenwood SC.
Born in Ware Shoals, SC, on April 5, 1943, she was the daughter of Alma Smith Gillian and the late OK Allen. Joyce Mae as described by her husband was a beautiful wife, loving mother and she enjoyed the outdoors and pretty flowers. She will be missed.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years: Jimmy David Ables; children: Lisa Alley (Mike) and Wayne Ables (Sara); brothers: Terry and Ronnie; sisters: Betty, Kathy and Linda; grandchildren: Chassity, Stetson, Shay, Savannah, Heath, Blake and Vance; great-grandchildren: Bryson, Emma, Willow, Kelby, Xander, Easton, Emma and Jax.
In addition to her father, she is predeceased by her brothers: Larry, Curtis, Elmer, Charles, Cecil, Otis and Oscar, as well as her sisters: Shirley and Doris.
A funeral service will be held at Sosebee Mortuary South Chapel, on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2pm with Pastor Charles Caldwell officiating and other members of the family. A private burial to follow at Garden of Memories, Belton SC.
A visitation will follow the service in the Chapel of the Sosebee Mortuary.
The family will be at the residence.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Tony Curtis Allen says
May 10, 2025 at 8:04 amI am deeply sorry for your loss. Joyce will be missed by all who knew her. I did not know her very well, and I only met your family a few times when I was a young boy. I do remember how nice Jimmy and Joyce were to me. I believe my father did some masonry work at Joyce’s home and I helped him. My father is Curtis R. Allen and my mother is Gail Allen. I am sure Joyce was well blessed and loved by all her family. My you all find strength in the love of family. God Bless.