Bishop Joyce L. Mizzelle Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bishop Joyce L. Mizzelle of Greenwood, Delaware, born in Bridgeville, Delaware, who passed away on July 23, 2021, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon T. Cannon, Sr. and Roxie Pruitt Allen. She is survived by: her husband John V. Mizzelle; her children, John V. Mizzelle II (Irma), Edward Cropper (Desiree), Glory Mizzelle, Linda Mizzelle, Pamela Johnson (Jackson), Ina Cropper, Deirdre Costello (Chris) and Lashonda Handy; her siblings, Leon Cannon, Jr. (Wanda), Margerate Robinson, Shirley Johnson, Betty Cannon, Ella Badger (Lonnie), Barbara Fidderman (Randy), Linda Cannon and Leretta Pettyjohn; and her uncle George A. Pruitt (Ginger). She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; a host of godchildren; several aunts, other uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, in-laws, and friends.