Eva Dell Williams Joyce

June 7, 1924 - October 18, 2019

Eva Dell Williams Joyce, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 18, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Sisk officiating. Burial will follow at Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Patrick County native, Eva was born on June 7, 1924, to the late Dennis and Minnie Kendrick Williams. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and was very strong in her relationship with Christ. In her earlier years, she farmed tobacco and cared for children. She loved her church, church family, and her community of Sandy Ridge. In addition to her parents, Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Alfred “Bop” Joyce; her sisters, Pearl Amos, Viola “Baw” Wilkins, and Annie Jarrett; and her brothers, Milton, George, and Fred Williams. Eva is survived by her nephews, Arthur Williams and David Williams both of Sandy Ridge; her great niece, Tabitha Carver of Sandy Ridge; and her great-great niece, Sawyer Carver. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westside Baptist Church, PO Box 301, Mayodan, NC 27027. Ray Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Eva Joyce and all are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.rayfuneralhome.com.