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Joyce E. Rustin


Sunrise: April 4, 1944
Sunset: July 10, 2020
Joyce Elizabeth Rustin, 76 of Norfolk Virginia peacefully passed away July 10, 2020 at her home with family at her side. Joyce was born April 4, 1944 to the late Velma Mae Stewart in Brooklyn, New York but eventually moved to Norfolk, Virginia. There she would continue to raise her 3 children with her late husband Leonard Rustin. Joyce work as a cook for different restaurants to support her family and loved what she did. Joyce is survived by two children: David R Stewart and Yolanda Otay; 10 grandchildren: Anthony Otey, Annette Otey, Arnesia Otey, David L. Stewart, Jovaughn Baker, Denzel Stewart, Rayette Rustin, Bobby Rustin, Linnette Hines, and Janet Hines; 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Joyce is also survived by her brother Anthony Stewart, sisters Shirley Logan, Diane Petaway and her significant other Chester Budd. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lundrè A. Rustin. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
Viewing Tuesday, July 21, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Chapel Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    Deidra Logan says
    July 20, 2020 at 11:35 am

    THOSE WE LOVE DON’T GO AWAY. THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERYDAY MEMORIES OF AUNT JOYCE WILL BE IN HEART FOR A LIFETIME. L0VE YOU FAMILY GOD BLESS
    Deidra Logan ????????????????????????

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    Phillip Perry Jr. says
    July 20, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    THOUGH YOU WERE NOT ACTUALLY BLOOD YOU WERE AN AWESOME LOVING GRANDMA TO ME. YOU CARED FOR ME WHEN YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO. YOU LOVED ME WHEN IT DIDN’T SENSE. YOU GAVE ME HOPE WHEN I COULDN’T SEE TOMORROW. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND MEMORY. I LOVE YOU FOREVER! REST IN PARADISE GRANDMA JOYCE. -PHILLIP P.

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    Nita Turner says
    July 20, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    To the Family of Ms Joyce. I meet your loved one through Shelia her neighbor for many years. She was always nice and had a smile To give. David and Chester stay strong in knowing no more of these earthly troubles must she bear. To God be the Glory in all things. My prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with the entire family.

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    Carolyn & Phillip Perry Sr. says
    July 20, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Sending my condolences to the family of Ms. Joyce Rustin. It was a pleasure to have known her. She was a sweet kind wonderful person. She always had a kind word to say and she was good to people. She kept a smile on her face. I thank her for looking after my grandson, Asanté Perry. I’ll always have find memories. R.I.P

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    Faye S McCrary says
    July 22, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Rest in Peace Aunt Joyce. I pray peace love and strength to her children during this very difficult time.
    Signed Faye Stewart McCrary ( Barbara Stewarts daughter)

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      Faye S McCrary says
      July 22, 2020 at 11:24 am

      FYI – Barbara (decreased) was Joyce’s sister.

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    Robbin Simpson says
    July 22, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    My prayers go out to the family in this time of loss .Rest in peace aunt Joyce you will be miss love always

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    Jaysha (Great Grand Daughter) says
    May 29, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    I love you grandma , i think about you every day i miss you , sleep in peace ❤️

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