WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of Joyce White, age 68, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing at Yale New Haven Hospital on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born April 11th, 1957, in Jacksonville, NC, the daughter of the late James R White and Nora (Canady) White. Joyce was raised and educated in her home state before moving to Connecticut in the 1970s, where she devoted her life to raising her beloved family in the Waterbury area. Joyce received her associate degree in Early Childhood Development. She dedicated her career to caregiving, serving selflessly at various local agencies, most recently with Ability Beyond and Independent Living Solutions. Her compassionate spirit and unwavering commitment touched the lives of countless individuals, and she will be remembered as a nurturing figure, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a warm meal. An exceptional cook, Joyce cherished bringing her family and friends together around the dining table, creating lasting memories through her culinary delights and infectious warmth. Joyce was a vibrant soul, known for being the life of the party. A devoted mother to many, she took great joy in nurturing others, always ensuring everyone had a drink in hand as the beloved bartender at her gatherings. Her passions extended beyond the kitchen; she enjoyed spirited games of cards like spades, pitty-pat, and shooting darts. She was a proud fan of the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bears. She embraced her favorite teams with enthusiasm and loyalty.

A long-time active member of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, where she was awarded the Elks Ball queen of 1996. Joyce’s commitment to community service exemplified her caring nature and connection to those around her. Joyce's legacy of love, compassion, and community service will surely endure in the hearts of all who knew her. We invite all those whose lives were touched by Joyce to join in commemorating her remarkable spirit and the indelible mark she left on our lives. May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by love and light.

Left to honor her legacy and cherish her memory are her children, Darius White and his long-time partner Jeanis Colon, her loving adopted daughter Jordan White all of Waterbury. She also leaves her siblings, Garland Williamson and his wife, Lavern of Miami Fl, George White and his wife Lorraine, Esther White, Gail White of Jacksonville NC, Effie Thomas and her husband, Jeffrey of Rhode Island, Nora Lee

White, and Hilda White of Waterbury. Sister-in-laws Joyce Williamson of Miami, FL, and Mable White of Jacksonville, NC. She also leaves her grandchildren, Isaiha White, Demetrius White Jr., Jaivon White, Jeannette White, Zariah Plasse-White, Norayah White, Zah'Mir White, and her great-grandchild, Ray’Annii Reyes, in addition to many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members and many friends. She is predeceased by her bothers Jessie White, James "Bo" White, and Edward "Earl" White, her sister Dorothy "Dot" White and her son, Demetrius White Sr, and granddaughter, Infiniti Monique White

The family would like to thank the team and staff at Yale New Haven Smillow Cancer Facility, North Pavilion Unit, for the care they gave their loving mother.

Funeral services for Ms. White will be held on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 137 Pearl St, Waterbury, CT 06704. Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the church for a public visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705, has been honored to care for Joyce and assist the White family during this difficult time. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you on the funeral home website. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, please visit the funeral at www.caseyfunerals.com.