Joyce Belinge, 76, of Enterprise, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, surrounded by family.

Celebration of Life services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center, PlannedGiving@Moffitt.org.

A woman of profound faith and a devout Christian, Joyce was the heart and cornerstone of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and proud grandmother and sister. She is survived by her loving husband, Col (Ret) Clarence L. Belinge; her children, Brandi J. Belinge and Brian W. Belinge; her cherished grandchildren, Marah P. Belinge, Skyla B. Gilley, and Shelby L. Belinge; and her great-grandson, Kylo H.S. Glazier. Joyce also leaves behind her siblings, Barbara Lawson, Lonnie Hudson (Martha), Gwen Black (Randy), and Kris George.

She was preceded in death by her mother Norma Hudson, brother Connie Hudson, brothers-in-law Kirby Lawson and Nick George.

Joyce’s zest for life was evident to everyone who knew her. An avid University of Alabama football fan, she spent her Saturdays cheering on the Crimson Tide with unmatched spirit. She was equally passionate about her favorite pastimes, whether she was masterfully playing a hand of bridge, enjoying a lively game of bingo, or spending a beautiful afternoon on the golf course. Her legacy of joy, laughter, and steadfast love will be forever cherished by those she left behind.