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In memory of
Joyce "Mz Dee" Annette Donaldson
December 16, 1948 - December 30, 2025
Dec 16, 1948 - Dec 30, 2025
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Joyce Donaldson
December 16, 1948 – December 30, 2025
Joyce entered the world with strong opinions, a sharp wit, and a deep sense of justice—and she left it the same way. She had turned 77 on December 16 and died just two weeks later, on December 30, from a rare and aggressive cancer that wasted absolutely no time. True to form, Joyce didn’t either.
Born and raised in Maryland, Joyce came of age during a …
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I had the pleasure of working with Joyce here at Carl Hayden High School. She taught ELD Pre-Emergent. I will always re…
I had the pleasure of working with Joyce here at Carl Hayden High School. She taught ELD Pre-Emerge…
I had the pleasure of working with Joyce here at Carl Hayden Hig…
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Joyce was a caring colleague who truly ignited passion in her teachers--including…
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce was a caring colleague who truly ignited passion in her…
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce was a caring colleag…
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Born
December 16th, 1948
Passed away
December 30th, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
Survived by
Denise Barkhurst
Daughter
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