I learned that a message is better received when presented using a soft voice. She could say mounds of wisdom without working up a sweat.  To be envied !

I'm so sorry for the loss of Joyce. Sending love and blessings to her and the entire family.  

Always loved Mama Joyce rest in peace

My first memories of my Aunt Joyce was I guess when I was a child.  I’ve known her all my life because she became my Aunt before I had memory.  All my life I’ve known her.  She was married to my Uncle JD Lawson.  My Mother told me about the first time she met her and she was from that point in my life.  I remember the beautiful, classy Lady she was.  I remember her smile and her laugh.  I remember the great cook she was and it was always worth the wait.  I remember visiting with her and my Uncle and my Cousin Adrian in Novato, CA.  I remember the first time I saw my Cousin, Armond Lawson in a beautiful nursery as a newborn in San Anselmo, CA.  I remember her when she, Armond and Adrian moved to Los Angeles and we still kept in touch.  She always kept her grace, poise and faith in God.  I remember when she attended Holman United Methodist Church  and one time she was singing with her beautiful Soprano Voice and I arrived at that moment and listened to her voice in awe.  It was exquisite.  There are so many more parts to this lovely Lady that I can’t fully express them in this space.  I also remember when she and I spoke after my Mother passed, Pearlie Lawson-Price and she sent me a lovely card and we talked.  What a joy it was to hear her voice.  Thank dear Angel for that day.  I also remember the last time we spoke.  It was when another dear Angel passed, Stephanie Lawson-Oden passed in the fall of 2022, just months ago.  Her joyful heart and voice brought me joy  and we prayed together. I had no idea that would be the last time we spoke.  The last time we prayed together.  My heart would have showered her with the love I feel for her.  But that is only for God to know.  He knew the day and moment he would bring her home.  So as we honor her life today, I honor the Aunt that blessed me with love, two amazing Cousins Adrian and Armond and all of her children and grandchildren, beautiful music, great food, smiles and prayers.  Forever in my heart ❤️ Aunt Joyce, your Niece Robin Price.  I know your spirit is singing in heaven with our Father God and Savior Jesus Christ.  🕊️🕊️

My thoughts.  Sister Tolbert is a amazing woman who represent's our Lord Jesus Christ, her husband Pastor Tolbert, and her family exceptionally.  I had the gift of living with them as a baby Christian.  The exceptance, the compassion, and the love I experienced from this family is carried within my heart until this day.  Pastor Tolbert and Sister Tolbert are 2 sides of a very unique coin.  Each side giving value to the other.   Sister Tolbert's smile and laughter would make you laugh and smile when you wouldn't even know why.  Her singing worship and praise would cause everyone who heard laud The LORD, especially during her expression of the song, "I won't complain." Sister Tolbert is intelligently witty.  She is thoughtful of others. She is kind.  Her mother whom I met had those same traits, or should I say, God's gifts too.  They are both very loving.  (smile)  Pastor Tolbert and Sister Tolbert are both prayer warriors.  I learned how to pray from their example.  Because they were never really overflowing financially I observed how they trusted in Jesus Christ for their needs and some how, some way He provided.  I never heard Sister Tolbert complain.   I have always called Sister Tolbert, Sister Tolbert even though really she is more like a mother to me.  I think of her like that.  Finally I want to thank Adrian, Armond, Carl, Damita and Tasha for sharing her with me.  I want to thank my LORD JESUS CHRIST for making  Pastor Charles Tolbert and Joyce Tolbert my second parents.  I LOVE YOU.

I will miss you Aunt Joyce - your Godly character,  and your sweet, humorous personality.  I will always remember your great cooking skills, your years of playing the piano, and especially that beautifully Anointed high-soprano voice that God gave you to minister to so many.  Sending Love, and Prayers of Comfort,  Strength, and Peace to the family.  

Aunt Joyce, with your transition, earth has lost a truly wonderful, caring, loving, forgiving and inspiring woman of God and I have lost a dear dear friend. You were truly a rarity in so many special and beautiful ways. I love you so much and look forward to seeing you soon. To my cousins Adrian, Armond, Damita, Carl and Tasha, I love you all and I know you will make it through this.

My deepest condolences to Mrs Tolbert we talked from time to time and she would accidentally call me sometimes I could here her phone shuffling around maybe in her purse .. lol which I thank God cause it let me know she was okay. We are gonna miss her and Mr. Tolbert at the Rock Church. Deepest condolences to the family🙏🏾

My sincere condolences to family.

Mrs. Tolbert was such an amazing women who is loved and admired my many. Such a beautiful soul. Sending my love, hugs, and deepest condolences to the Tolbert family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Her loving and caring self. Beautiful Godly Woman of God.