Joyce was born on September 2, 1934 in Lynchburg, to the late Richard R. and Viola B. Millner. In addition to her beloved husband, Benjamin, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne (Bucky) Millner and William (Butch) Millner.
Joyce was a long-time member (65 years) of Timberlake Baptist Church. She served at and retired from CVCC. Joyce was loved by all who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory is as follows: a daughter, Diane B. Welling (Phil); two sons, Ben R. Burks (Wendy) and Dennis W. Burks (Dawn); a sister, Rachel Millner; six grandchildren, Mark Hudson (Betsy), Erica Ricketts (Joey), Joshua Burks (Cara), Caleb Burks, Hannah Burks, Kelson Ridley, and Colby Slaney; as well as six great grandchildren, Mikayla (Keilan), Sutton, Briggs, Belle, Hunter, Wesley, Miles, and Sunnie.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 1:20 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel where a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 pm, officiated by Pastors James H. Alley, Joshua Burks, and Benjamin R. Burks. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joyce’s memory can be made to Gideons International, POB 4723, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or the Alzheimer’s Association, POB 823, Lynchburg, VA 24505.