Joyce Elaine Ayers

Joyce Elaine Ayers, age 89, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born June 13, 1932. Joyce was the daughter of the late Samuel Miller Denton and Edna May Chunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James (Pete) Ayers.

Joyce married Pete in 1953 and made their home in Nashville, where they began raising five children. Joyce loved to be surrounded by family and friends. Her sense of humor was legendary. Her smile and caring heart inspiring. Being widowed at a young age tempered her character and spirit and she taught us the meaning of family as a result. Her legacy is her family.

Joyce is survived by sisters Mrs. Faye (Robert) Versluis, Mrs. Sherry (Ron) Sledge. Children; Gail (David) Dearolf, Leroy (Jennifer) Thompson, James (Rita) Ayers, Michael (Tia) Ayers and Kim (Tim) Winecoff. 10 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grand Children and 3 Great Great Grand Children. “To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die.”

A visitation for Joyce will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home, 429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. A visitation will occur Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Church Of The Holy Rosary, 192 Graylynn Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Church Of The Holy Rosary, 192 Graylynn Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Interment will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HibbettHaileyFH.com for the Ayers family.