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Celebrating the life of
Joy Povec
February 23, 1945 - February 07, 2024
Joy Povec was born February 23, 1945, in Savannah, and passed away in Pooler February 7, 2024.
She graduated from Robert W. Groves High School and Bolen Draughon Business College. After her marriage to Michael J. Povec, she lived in numerous states and held a variety of positions in the real estate field and was a technical writer for Lockheed-Martin during the Space Shuttle Program. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She was very active member of the Chatham County Republican Party and in 2009 received the J.C. Lewis Outstanding Republican of the Year Award. She served as a delegate to many local and state Republican conventions and attended the 2nd inauguration of President George W. Bush. She was a member of the Froebel Circle.
Joy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Michael Joseph Povec, her son, Lt. Col. Mark Povec (Brandy) of Oklahoma, and stepson, Michael David Povec (Debbie) of Tow, Texas, two grandchildren, Hunter Tate Povec and Cameron Joseph Povec, and two nephews, Chopper and Phil Gleason of Savannah, GA.
A visitation will be from 1:00p.m. until 2:00p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2024, followed by a 2:00 memorial service at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel.
A candle has been lit!
So sorry for your loss Mike and family. What a sweet sweet soul she was. Honored to have called her a friend. ✝️
- The Moyers, Savannah, GA
Such a wonderful loving friend. Joy was truly the best friend and is sorely missed.
- Pat Adams, Savannah, Ga
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our families became like one and those memories will be with me forever......Joy was a true angel who lived on earth....she was like a sister to me and always "aunt Joy" to my children.....I was Blessed with her friendship and love.....will miss her so very much..... Rest in Peace my wonderful friend....you are a Guardian Angel now to Mike, Mark and his family.... You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.....we love you!
- Susan Mancini , Mims, Florida
You are in our thoughts and prayers.❤️
- John and Kay Reynolds , Savannah , GA
Mike, Kathryn & I are so sorry to see that Joy pass away. She was always friendly and a kind lady. Our prayers are with you and all of the family. May God Bless you all.
- Frank & Kathryn Murrat, Pembroke , Georgia
Honoring your sadness, celebrating a life well-lived, and wishing you warm memories and peace. - Regency Southern Care Hospice
- Lisa S. Carr, Statesboro , GA
Honoring your sadness, celebrating a life well-lived, and wishing you warm memories and peace. - Regency Southern Care Hospice
- Lisa S. Carr, Statesboro , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sun, February 11, 2024
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900
- Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Sun, February 11, 2024
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900