Joyce Nimmo Gregory peacefully departed this earthly life Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at her home in Norfolk, VA. She was born on September 1, 1942, in Virginia Beach, Virginia to the late John and Novella Nimmo.
Joyce received her formal education in the Virginia Beach school systems. She married the love of her life Bobby Joe Gregory in July of 1961. Joyce loved being a house wife raising her 6 children. Once her children were grown, she knew she still had a lot of love to give. Joyce was a day care provider for many children in her home.
Anyone who knew her knew she loved her church and singing gospel music. Joyce was a member of Metropolitan AME Zion church of Norfolk VA, for 40 years. She was a member of the Stewardess board, Women Home and Overseas Missionary Society, Women's Fellowship board, Tribe of Daniel and many other church ministries.
She leaves to cherish her memory 6 children, Bruce Gregory (Doris), Atlanta GA., Anthony Gregory (Yolanda) Atlanta, GA., Joyce T. Allen (Tony), Charles R. Gregory, Michael Gregory and Carl Gregory (Trina) all of Norfolk, VA.
6 sibling; Jean Wood, Novella Nimmo, Jesse Nimmo (Tina), Ernest Nimmo (Kathy), Melvin Ruffin (Olivia) and Clarence Nimmo.
17 grandchildren and 32 great grand's and a dear friend Elizabeth Abbott.
Joyce also leaves behind sister in laws, Vandora Hampton Upper Marlboro MD., Eunice Drummond (David) Salisbury, MD., Jean Rogers (John) Salisbury, MD., and brother in laws, Charles Gregory SR (Demetrius) Salisbury, MD., John Gregory Norfolk, VA, James Gregory (Cynthia) Suitland, MD. and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by, her husband, Bobby, one granddaughter, Michelle Gregory along with her parents, and 3 brothers, John Nimmo Jr, James Nimmo and one younger brother.
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