Joyce Louise McGill

Joyce Louise Blake McGill, 91, of Fountain City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025 after an extended illness. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church for over 30 years and was a FAITH evangelism leader for 20 years. She worked as an elementary school educator her entire career. One of her passions was restoring antiques and displaying them in the home.

Joyce was a loving spouse to John McGill for over 64 years and a devoted mom to three sons John McGill Jr., Andrew McGill and Barry (Vonda) McGill. She was Nana to grandchildren Brianne McGill and Luke McGill and loved that role later in life. She is also survived by brother Bruce Blake and sister Leslie Stead.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lester Blake and Helen Berry Blake, a brother Russell Blake, a sister Janet Freeman, and a brother Fred Blake.

The family would like to acknowledge UT Hospice/Palliative Care for their support in the home in recent months.

The family will receive friends Monday June 16th from 4:30 to 6:00PM at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel with a service to follow at 6:00PM with Rev. Kent Williams officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the International Mission Board (IMB.org).