She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harry C. Perkins, and her eldest daughter, Donna Pritchett.
Surviving are her children, Terry Perkins (Susan), Debbie Jones, Kevin Perkins (Kim), Michael Perkins, and Brian Perkins (Robin); 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Kathleen Edwards, Geneva Montgomery and Estel Norrick.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by The Rev. Dr. Richard R. Godbold with entombment at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The family would like to thank DaVita Dialysis. Memorial donations can be given to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
