Joyce Marie Papania

Joyce Marie Papania, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Joyce was born on September 21, 1954 in Gulfport to Joseph Anthony Papania and Callie Morgan Papania. She lived in Gulfport most of her life. Joyce was of the Catholic faith. She was a former employee of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Dr. John Hopkins. Her hobbies were photography and working with horses.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Ann Carmack and Nellie Garcia; and brother, Bobby Papania.

Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Sylvia.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, is honored to serve the Papania family.