Tuesday, January 26, 2016
I was Joyce's assistant for the Accessory Market at Associated Dry Goods during the early 1980's. I have thought about her frequently over the past years and while I was so sad to see she has passed away, her sweet picture brought a smile to my face.
What a great time we had together during those years, running from showroom to showroom, laughing along the way like two girlfriends, despite our 30 year difference. She was always so lovely to me, letting vendors know "she was bringing her assistant along" to lunch so I was able to join her at fabulous NY restaurants.
She came to my wedding and stayed in touch for a while after but lost touch after I moved out west (although I still have a letter in her beautiful handwriting in my desk draw).
She had a wonderful life, filled with love and laughter and I'm so happy she lived to ripe old age of 93! I know when she passed, her angels looked at her and said "Job well done, Joycie!". I will always smile when I remember her. I am so sorry for our loss.