Joyce Ann Kirkland, age 78, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away, Saturday October 5, 2019. Joyce was born April 28, 1941. Met the love of her life, James Kirkland at a young age. She dedicated her life to the service of her family. Joyce will be remembered by being the strongest, devoted, caring wife, mother, Mamaw, Granny that there will ever be in our family. She is preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Albert and Polly Graybeal. She is survived by her sons; Michael Ray Kirkland and Wendell Theodore Kirkland and Terry Gene Kirkland. She will also be missed by her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, for a 11:00 AM graveside service. Online condolences may be made at www.berryfuneralhome.com