She was born on January 31, 1940 in Lynchburg, daughter of the late George and Vassie Simpson.
Joyce was a longtime active member of Randolph Memorial Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending on a regular basis. She was a retired bank teller who loved camping as well as spending time with family and friends. Joyce was also always open to a good card game.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Simpson.
She is survived by her husband Phillip; two sons, Gary Walton and Rick Walton and his wife Lorenda; one brother, W.A. "Bill" Simpson; as well as a niece and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Rev. Ed Vogt officiating. Interment will be private at a later date. The family will receive friends following the funeral service until 3:00 pm on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Randolph Memorial Baptist Church, 4246 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572 or the Monelison Volunteer Rescue Squad, 120 Amer Circle, Madison Heights, VA 24572