Joyce S. Gregory

She was the wife of Joseph B. Gregory. They were married 38 years.

Joyce was born on March 4, 1951 in Athens, GA. Daughter of the late William Connie and Mattie Ruth (Moon) Strickland.

She was self-employed with arts and crafts and quilting.

In addition to her husband, Joyce is also survived by a daughter, Jennifer Little (Mark) of Gastonia, NC.

Granddaughter, Dreama Weaver, Gastonia. Grandson, Christopher Little (Katie) of Clover SC.

Great granddaughter Iris-Rose Mattie Weaver “Rosie” of Gastonia.

Stepson, Bubba Gregory (Tonya) of Woodleaf, NC.

Step granddaughters, Kendyl Gregory and Kate Gregory, both of Woodleaf.

Two sisters; Patricia Warren and Janet Brown, both of Gastonia. Numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Strickland.

A celebration of life will take place in the spring.

“You don’t learn to live without the person you love, but you learn to live with the love they left behind.”