Joyce Lee Claypoole 10/09/1939-04/22/2024 Joyce Lee Claypoole, born in DeFuniak Springs October 9, 1939 to Harley J. Infinger and Allie Lee Chesser-Infinger. Joyce last resided in Brandon, FL, where she died April 22, 2024, at the age of 84. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Owen Claypoole, Sr. Jack and Joyce were married for 66 years and had 4 children together. She is survived by 3 of her children, Margie Lynn, Jack Owen Jr., Scott Lee (died in infancy), and Sherri Ann, 4 of 5 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Joyce was a graduate of Clearwater High School, Clearwater, FL. She held many occupations during her lifetime, and traveled to many places with her husband during his 20 years in the Air Force. After military life, she and Jack moved back to Florida where they lived the remainder of their lives. She enjoyed family time, her pets, the beach, cooking, fishing, gardening, volunteering, music, dancing, bingo, casino slot machines, and always finding a great deal or some unexpected treasure. The most precious to her was sharing photographs, keepsakes, and passing on stories of our family history. When asked the accomplishment she was most proud of, she would say it was “raising her family and providing a good home life”. Joyce loved being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. ************************************ Joyce was never afraid to “take care of business”, she was known for running a “tight ship”. She rolled up her sleeves, worked hard, and got her hands dirty; she led by example. She taught her family to be creative, resourceful, and independent, also to be the first ones to lend a helping hand to someone in need. She taught her family that “the door is always open”, no matter what. She taught her family that family is important. At her house there was always an extra chair, cup of coffee, or a little something in the refrigerator… just in case someone stopped by.