Joyce Ann Sullens, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 22, 2026.

Joyce was born in Gainesville, Georgia, on May 3, 1943 to the late Cona Belle and Fred Grizzle. She was a woman whose life was filled with faith, love, and joy. Her faith in Jesus Christ was always her number one priority, and she believed in sharing the love of Jesus with everyone she met. Joyce's joyful spirit and caring heart were a blessing to all who knew her.

Joyce loved her family dearly and especially cherished the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. She was a devoted caregiver who found great happiness in loving and caring for those around her. She also had a love for gardening and flowers, finding beauty and joy in the things God created. Her faith, kindness, and love for others were an important part of the legacy she leaves behind.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Cona and Fred Grizzle; her husband, Phillip Sullens; and her two brothers James Grizzle and Jimmy Grizzle.

She is survived by her children, Timothy Sullens of Dahlonega and Jason Sullens (Amy) of Dahlonega; her grandchildren, Hannah Sullens, Savannah Sullens, Coleman Sullens (Katie), Emily Sullens (Blake Cook), and Audrey Bruce (Carson); and her great-grandchild, Whitley Bruce. She is also survived by her sister, Doris Sutton (J.L.); her brothers, Donald Grizzle, Dean Grizzle (Francis), and David Grizzle (Carol); her sisters-in-law, Claudine Jones and Melinda McCumber (Burt), along with several nieces and nephews.

Joyce will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her joyful spirit, her love of family, and her desire to share Jesus with everyone she encountered. Her love and the example she set will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her and loved her.

The family will receive friends at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 3:30pm at Cavenders Creek Baptist Church on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with the Rev. Jason Sullens, Donald Grizzle, and Lyman Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Rev. Stephen Adams.

To share a memory or offer condolences to the family, please visit Mrs. Sullens' online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533.