Inman, SC---Joyce Sharon Tinsley Short, 68, of 258 Lake Front Road, Inman, SC, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 at her residence. Joyce was born in Spartanburg, SC on September 17, 1945, a daughter of the late John Rowel and Dorothy Louise (Maxey) Tinsley. She was the wife of Thomas Short, retired from Milliken Coded Products, Whitestone plant and was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Spartanburg.
Joyce is survived by a son, John Robert McCarthy, Jr, of Daytona Beach, FL; a step daughter, Angie Gizara, of Suffolk, VA; a brother, Douglas Nolen Tinsley, of Spartanburg, her aunt, Jeanette Maxey Dean Killen (Phil), two nephews, John Nolen Tinsley (Stacey), Jeffrey Anderson Tinsley (Perry), one granddaughter, two great nephews and two great nieces. The family will receive friends Friday, February 21, 2014 from 10:00 - 1 1 :00 AM at Seawright Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Seawright Funeral Chapel at 1 1 :00 AM on Friday, February 21st, with Mr Clautus Champion officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital, 950 Faris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605-4277.
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