Joyce Burke Carlson's Obituary
Joyce Burke Carlson passed away peacefully at her home in Eustis, FL on April 21, 2021 at the age of 91. Joyce was born in Hartford, CT on January 12, 1930 to the late Thomas E. and Rose Morris Burke. She married the love of her life, David William Carlson on April 28, 1951. She worked many years as an Executive Secretary. Joyce enjoyed bowling, loved dancing and playing Bingo.
She was preceded in death by her husband David on May 15, 2020 after 69 years of marriage. Joyce is remembered and will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Sharon Ann Carlson and Donna (Stephen) Cummings; two sons, David William (Dorcas) Carlson, Jr. and Dana Thomas Carlson who acted as her caregiver; five grandchildren, Erin, Christine, David III, Karra and Jett; and seven great-grandchildren, Arianna, Jamie, Noah, Autumn-Lynn, Drew, Logan, and Will.
No services are planned at this time. Joyce will be buried with her husband, David. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the tribute wall.
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