Joyce Slayton was born February 14, 1933 in Crockett County to the late Johnny and Inez Powell. She passed away on October 22, 2020. Joyce worked in production at Kimberly-Clark for 33 years before she retired in 1987.
She was also a member of Ellendale Baptist Church and enjoyed being outdoors working in her flowers.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years William "Bill" Slayton. Joyce is survived by her daughter Linda Jones (Matt), grandchildren, Daniel Jones (Erica), Rachel Cove (Tim), and great grandchildren, Peter Jones, Cameron Jones, Violet Jones, and William Jones.
The family requests any memorials be sent to Ellendale Baptist Church to the Oasis (Older Adults Still in Service) 3861 Broadway Road Bartlett, TN 38135
A visitation be Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the family.