Joyce Evalyn Sprong, nee Keene (age 74) passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Joyce grew up in Newport and Frankfort, KY, graduated from Frankfort High School in 1963 and Eastern KY University in 1967 as an English major. She taught high school before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Lifelong member of Christian Tabernacle, serving through the years as Ladies’ Sunday School teacher, preschool teacher, nursery leader, and fundraiser for missionaries. She enjoyed teaching at any level, crafts with kids, and singing silly songs. Preceded in death by husband Russell “Buddy” Sprong, and parents Kennison and Virginia Keene. She is survived by daughter Becky Martin (Howard), sons John (Becky), Paul (Becky), and David (DeeDee) and 8 grandchildren. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 4pm until 8pm at Christian Tabernacle 325 Washington Street, Newport, KY 41071. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 10am also at the church. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Tabernacle Missionary Fund.
A visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 4pm until 8pm at Christian Tabernacle 325 Washington Street, Newport, KY 41071. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 10am also at the church. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate, KY.
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Tabernacle Missionary Fund.
Joyce Walton says
April 8, 2019 at 12:11 pmBecky – your parents were loved by all. They were second patents to me. We have some great memories of our families taking trips together. Us laughing at our dads for being silly together but most of all the bond we share as family. Family isn’t always blood it is when you have each other’s back and being there thru good the bad and the ugly. Your mom taught so much growing up and I loved her dearly. We have the hope we will see her again one day. She is with her Saviour. Love you and your brothers. Joyce
Becky says
April 16, 2019 at 7:15 pmThank you so much, Joyce. You are truly like a sister to me, and yes we have lots of good memories to share. Thank you for being there!