Obituary of Joyce Hamilton Funderburk

Joyce Hamilton Funderburk, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, peacefully surrounded by family at Palm Bay Hospital.  

She was born January 14, 1948, in Lancaster, Ohio, and moved to Florida in 1965 for her senior year of high school. She graduated from Satellite High School in 1966 and lived in Brevard County for the remainder of her life.  

She spent most of her career at Rockwell Collins in the Industrial Engineering Department. After an early retirement, she worked in various volunteer, healthcare, and school organizations. Notably, she served for four years as the Auxiliary President for Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital from 2013-2017.  

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister. She leaves behind her husband, four daughters, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 950 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, Florida. 

There will be a graveside celebration of her life with the dedication of a memorial bench, Friday, January 14, 2022, at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 US1 S, Rockledge, Florida.