Joycie graduated from Northwestern High School and had a career as an Automotive Union representative for General Motors Assembly Plant for 35 years. She had a passion for gambling, bowling and sports.
She is survived by her daughter, Chermone Maples; sons, Lawrence Poullard and LaReece Poullard; Grandchildren: Da'Shawn, Evin, and Donyae; sister, Toni Banks; brothers, Gregory (Rose) Maples and Roderick (Lynn) Maples; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.