Joyce was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 22, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Samuel Marvin Simmons and Etta Mae Lots Simmons.
She is survived by her husband Albert Lord Jr. of the home; two sons, Albert Lord III and wife Melissa of Greensboro, NC and Samuel Michael Lord of Supply, NC; four grandchildren, Alexander Lord, Alyssa Lord, Ayden Michael Lord and Evan James Lord.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.