Joy P. Hitchcock, 46, speech therapist at rehab center
April 11, 2019
Joy Parsons Hitchcock of Pawleys Island died April 6 at home surrounded by her family and close friends. She was 46. She fought a courageous battle against melanoma for nearly five years, the family said.
She was born Feb. 3, 1973, in Georgetown, a daughter of Sylvia Ann Hearl Parsons and the late Louis Payton Parsons. She graduated from Georgetown High School, earned a bachelor’s degree at the College of Charleston, and a degree in rehabilitation from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Mrs. Hitchcock was a speech therapist at Tidelands Health and the Next Step Rehabilitation Center, where she was greatly loved and respected by her co-workers and her patients. She had a compassionate way about her, and a gracious personal touch with all of the people for whom she cared.
She loved spending time with family and friends, most especially with her daughter Alice and her dog Lola. She was always so happy when she was at the beach or on the water.
Her sense of humor was unmatched, her laughter sincere and contagious, and she had a sparkling personality complemented by her beautiful eyes and unforgettable smile. She was remembered as a kind woman full of grace, love, strength and spirituality.
She was a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, as were and are many generations of her extensive family.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Daniel Russ Hitchcock, her daughter, Alice Louise Clark of Pawleys Island; her twin brother, Payton Parsons (Wendy) of Pawleys Island; a sister, Ellen P. Thames (Tim) of Columbia; nieces Anna and Ashley and nephews L.P. and Mac; many cousins, aunts and uncles, a multitude of friends, and her precious dog Lola.
In addition to her father, her grandparents, Richard and Virginia Hearl and Clifford and Lucille Parsons, died before her.
A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at Georgetown Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dr. Cory Ingold and Marcy and Bruce Carl, close family friends. A reception will follow in the church Fellowship Hall.
There is a guest book at mayerfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation (melanoma.org); Georgetown Presbyterian Church Youth Ministry, 558 Black River Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440; or to the charity of your choice.
