Faye Ivey-Jones, known as “Joyful Lady” enjoys the journey of her life! She grew up as a very active child spending a large part of her life at her neighborhood church participatin...view moreFaye Ivey-Jones, known as “Joyful Lady” enjoys the journey of her life! She grew up as a very active child spending a large part of her life at her neighborhood church participating in Sunday school, playing piano, the youth choir, girl scouts and serving as color guard captain in the neighborhood Riversiders Drum and Bugle Corp., and Warriors Drum and Bugle Corp., as a member of the trick-rifle squad. She enjoyed playing handball, bike riding, roller-skating and ice-skating. She studied nursing but quickly found this lifestyle too confining and preferred surrounding herself with a more joyful, relaxed atmosphere. She enjoyed the union of marriage for nineteen years before the death of her husband, and raised three children and numerous Godchildren. She is most proud of her children who are all educated, independent, upstanding citizens with the youngest recently graduating with a Masters in Social Work. She graduated and worked at the Nassau Community College. She loves teaching children which is evidenced by her fifteen-year experience as Owner/Director/Teacher of “Progressive Movement Dance Studio.” She was also a teacher’s assistance at Harry Daniels Primary Center in the Roosevelt School District, choreographer for Sisters’ Circle Gospel Community Theatre and presently Director of the Children’s Ministry at her church. She also presently works full-time servicing clients at the Dept. of Social Services. She rededicated her life to Christ in 1995 and since lives as a devout Christian. She is mindful and obedient to walk in the Call on her life. Her Call includes writing “The Key Points” series with the goal of ushering souls into the Kingdom by reaching youths and adults alike who are drawn to God but seek the ease of a helping hand in finding their way. Her love for God, her family and all His people continues!view less