Joyce Elaine Luly

Franklin, NC - Joyce Elaine Luly passed away December 7, 2008 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the age of 85.

She was born in Hibbing, MN to Edwin and Myrtle Nord Stromwall and grew up in Aberdeen, SD, where she earned her nursing degree at Presentation College. She became a Cadet Nurse during World War II. Joyce and her husband, Captain George Luly, spent most of their lives in Duluth, MN and Ft. Lauderdale, moving to Franklin after The Captain’s retirement in 1971. Joyce spent many years as a registered nurse at Angel Hospital and also at Woodridge Hospital in Clayton, GA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and her sister, Janis. She is survived by four children; Jill, Jolaine, Kathleen and Michael, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at St. Agnes Episcopal Church on August 14 at 2:00 PM with The Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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