B Joyce Gordon-Derricotte

B. Joyce Gordon-Derricotte (nee Brenda Joyce Gordon) was born on April 12,1952 in Jamaica, NY and passed away in Fort Mill, SC on November 2, 2022. She was the daughter of Sidney Gordon and Mamie Lou Morgan (both deceased). Joyce was a graduate of W.E. Parker High School, Charleston Southern University (B.S. Criminal Justice) and Strayer University (M.A. Public Administration). After serving twelve years in the U.S. Navy, Joyce dedicated her life to the nonprofit world where she helped provide affordable housing to the underserved populations in the community. Joyce is survived by her three children, Reginald Trevor Gordon, Zaneta Mowatt and Tiffany Coleman (nee Mowatt), twelve grandchildren, her siblings Sidney L. Gordon, Gwendolyn Matthews (nee Gordon) and Randy Gordon, and a host of nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to her as Aunt JJ. Joyce's memorial service is being held at Palmetto Funeral Home on Friday, November 11th at 12 noon. Flowers and cards can be sent directly to the funeral home.