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Joyce

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Joyce Flynn-Moranto is a vivacious, age-defying cocktail waitress and former flight attendant who refuses to grow old gracefully. As Molly and Victoria Flynn's mother, she navigates her golden years with a youthful spirit, a new husband, and an unapologetic approach to life that frequently both embarrasses and entertains her family.

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