Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Mrs. Joy Lavonne Sconyers Chapman Nasworthy, age 83, of Swainsboro, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her residence. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Tomlinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Henry officiating. Family received friends Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Honorary escorts were Rodney Beckworth, Eddie Lewis, Gary Spence, Robert Hood, Bob Spann, Jimmy Leonard, William Nasworthy, Scotty Nasworthy, Ezra Price and golfing friends.
Joy was born May 13, 1942, in Swainsboro, to the late Willie Grady “Pete” and Sallie Lee Brinson Sconyers. She grew up and attended school in Swainsboro. Joy retired from banking after 35 years. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Joy had two wonderful daughters and a grandson that she adored. She enjoyed keeping Levi when he was young and the many times that he came to spend nights. Joy enjoyed flower gardening and reading, especially Southern Living. She was an avid Atlanta Braves, and college football fan. Her main passion was golf. Joy was introduced to the game by Woody and fell in love with it. She was 60 years old when she started playing. Woody and Joy always took vacations playing golf. They played in many states and met many friends along the way. Joy always kept her score cards to compare if she was improving. She loved the outside and the beauty of nature. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nasworthy is preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Y. Chapman; brother, Douglas Sconyers; sisters, Inez Sheets, Grace Holton and Hazel Nasworthy.
Mrs. Nasworthy is survived by her husband, Woody Nasworthy of Swainsboro; daughters, Tracy Chapman (Robert Renfroe) and Heather Cowart (Wes); grandson, Levi Cowart; sister, Helen Center; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: the Sunshine House, PO Box 617, Swainsboro, GA 30401
Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
