Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Mrs. Joy Lavonne Sconyers Chapman Nasworthy 83 of Swainsboro on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her residence.

Joy was born 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. She had two wonderful daughters and grandson that she adored. She enjoyed keeping Levi when he was young and the many times that he came to spend nights.

She enjoyed flower gardening and reading, especially Southern Living. Joy was an avid Atlanta Braves, and college football fan. Her main passion was golf. She 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. She 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, she was preceded in death by her Husband Gerald Y. Chapman, brother Douglas Sconyers, Sisters Inez Sheets, Grace Holton, and Hazel Nasworthy.

Joy is survived by:

Her Husband: Woody Nasworthy of Swainsboro

Daughters: Tracy Chapman (Robert Renfroe), Heather Cowart (Wes)

Grandson: Levi Cowart

Sister: Helen Center

Several Nieces and Nephews

Memorial Services will be Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Tomlinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Henry officiating.

The family will receive friends during a visitation on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of services.

Honorary Escorts are Rodney Beckworth, Eddie Lewis, Gary Spence, Robert Hood, Bob Spann, Jimmy Leonard, William Nasworthy, Scotty Nasworthy, Ezra Price and golfing friends.

Please visit www.tomlinsonfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Sunshine House PO Box 617 Swainsboro, GA 30401

Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements for the services of Mrs. Joy Sconyers Chapman Nasworthy of Swainsboro.