

Joyce was born April 2, 1952 in Westbury, NY to the late Robert David Allen and Grace Elizabeth Flynn Allen. She was a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH. Joyce enjoyed coaching numerous sports teams including softball, soccer and basketball, as her children were growing up. She loved the ocean. Joyce took great pride in maintaining her personal fish tanks. She loved Disney World and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Joyce was employed as a manager with Xerox Corporation.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 39 years, John David McCarthy; son, Jon McCarthy (Diana); daughters, Jenny McCarthy (Doug Beckett), Michelle McCarthy (Maegan Mohr) and Erin McCarthy; brothers, Tim Allen and Bob Allen (Joann); and three grandchildren, Kestrel, Cadence and Jamison McCarthy.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, 1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net
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