Mrs. Joyce Belk Phillips

March 12, 1933 - May 13, 2016

Mrs. Joyce Belk Phillips, 83, of Royston, GA passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA. Mrs. Phillips was born on March 12, 1933 in Royston, GA, daughter of the late Elmer (Peck) Belk and the late Dallas Roach Belk. She was the former co-owner of Royston Drug Store and a member of the Royston First United Methodist Church. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, George (Cynthia) Phillips of Seneca, SC and Scott David (Scott P) Phillips of Royston, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Susan Marie Phillips of Elberton, GA and Christy Belk (Jeff) Phillips-Malcom of Royston, GA; grandchildren, Ryan Malcom, Robert Malcom, Alex Malcom, Christine Phillips, and Lauren Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Herbert Phillips, Sr.; brother, Dick Belk; and sisters, Gertie Mae Phillips, Rachel Shackleford and Lucille Sartain. Funeral services for Mrs. Phillips will be held at the Royston First United Methodist Church at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 16, 2016 with Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Sunday evening. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to the Royston First United Methodist Church Choir, 137 Franklin Springs Street, Royston, GA 30662. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.