Joyce married the love of her life, Ronald Otto Crawford, on June 2, 1962. Together they raised two sons, Ronald Kevin and Kristen Sean.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Ronald.
Joyce is survived by sons Kevin and Sean (Lynn); grandchildren Bryce, Blake (Lakin), and Jack; and great-grandchildren Wylder and Charlie Kate.
A private family service will be held on March 27, 2026, at Lakewood Memorial Park, 6000 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, Mississippi 39209, where Joyce will be laid to rest.