Joyce McDonald

Joyce M. McDonald, 83, of Venice, FL passed away on June 9, 2021. Born on December 19, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN to Horace and Beatrice Massey. On June 23, 1956, Joy married the love of her life David (Ed) McDonald. In 1957-58 they were stationed at St. Marks as lighthouse keepers in the US Coastguard. Joy was an avid member of Zonta Club while they lived in Livonia Michigan. They spent 40 years in business together, moving to Venice, FL in 1985. Once settled in Florida Joy joined the AACA Venice Car Club. Joy, for almost 20 years, owned and operated Sea Pleasures and Treasures and Green Parrot gift shops located here in Venice. She loved meeting her customers as they would come from all over on vacation and always provided a happy and fun environment. Joy is survived by her beloved husband David E. McDonald of Venice, FL and their three children: Kenneth McDonald of Walled Lake, MI, Nina McDonald of Venice, FL, and Daniel McDonald and his wife Karen, of Nokomis, FL. She is also survived by her grandchild Kandice Barrick and her husband Brian, of Virginia, and two great grandchildren: Ava and Trace Barrick. A visitation will be held at Farley Funeral Home in Venice, FL on Wednesday June 16, 2021 from 3pm to 6 pm. Joy will be laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider a donation in Joy's honor to Tidewell Hospice of Venice. Visitation Information Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Farley Funeral Home - Venice Chapel Address: 265 Nokomis Avenue South Venice, FL 34285 941-488-2291 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021 Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Sarasota National Cemetery Address: 9810 State Road 72, , Sarasota, FL, 34241 941-922-7200 | Map