Joyce Alethia Hendriks, 82, died peacefully on July 11th, 2013 in her home in Lawrenceville, Ga. She worked as Vice President of International Accounts at Sterling National Bank, NY until retirement in 1995. She was one of four children born to Philip and Amy Coombs on January 3rd, 1931 in Santa Marta, Colombia. She graduated from Immaculate Conception in Jamaica, West Indies.
Joyce is predeceased by her devoted husband, Harry Anthony Hendriks to whom she was married for over 30yrs. and her loving brother and sister, Larry Coombs and Patricia Williams. Joyce is lovingly remembered by her dear brother Eric Valentino Coombs of Ontario Canada, her beloved children, Maria-Cristina Figueroa of Palm Coast, FL., Ana Hendriks of Astoria, NY. Ricardo Hendriks of Jeanerette, LA. Cecilia Hendriks of Lawrenceville, GA. Forever missed by her grandchildren, Terésa, Andrew, Julius, Victoria, Juliana, Michael, and Taylor. Along with other countless family and friends who were blessed to have known her.
Joyce was an avid sports fan, enjoyed gardening, baking, and mostly being with family. She touched the lives of so many people with her distinct laugh, warmth, kindheartedness and generosity.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday July 17th, 2013 at 2pm at St. Lawrence Catholic Church 319 Grayson Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
Condolences are welcomed at 72-11 Austin St. #327 Forest Hills, NY 11375 c/o