Janice Kaye Joyce

March 31, 1949 - April 9, 2022

Janice Kaye Joyce, of Greensboro, North Carolina, transitioned peacefully on April 9, 2022. She was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina on March 31, 1949 to Moses & Crissie Joyce. Jan, as she was affectionately called by those closest to her, spent her formative years in Stoneville NC. She graduated from Charles Drew in 1968. She married Roger Carter and they had 3 boys Craig, Greg, and Carlos. One of her passions was cosmetology. She graduated from Dudley Cosmetology and traveled with the company for many years. Her outgoing personality led her to the hospitality industry working for the Hilton organization in Charlotte NC. Later in life she moved back closer to home in Greensboro NC where she could spend more time with those who call her Grandma Jan. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, one son: Greg Carter; three sisters: Portia Settle, Vanessa Dale “Ness” Joyce, and Shawanda Lee “Patty” Joyce; one brother: Moses Joyce, Jr. Janice leaves to cherish precious memories, her sons; Craig (Nicole) Carter, Brown Summit NC and Carlos Carter, Greensboro NC; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one sister; Felicia Joyce Kornegay, Greensboro, NC; two brothers; Robert Harold Joyce, Eden NC, and Jeffrey Joyce, Winston Salem, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ray Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Ray Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Janice Joyce and all are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.rayfuneralhome.com.