Joyce Carol Richards

Joyce was born February 23, 1941, in Union County, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Carlyle H. Richards and May Nicol Richards.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ellen Newell Richards, niece Nicole Richards Smith and great nephew Davis Andersen Smith, all of Southport, NC, many special cousins, and loyal friends.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother John Alfred Richards and niece, Natalie Joyce Richards.

Joyce moved to NC in 1972 with her parents, to be closer to her brother and his family. She worked at Dosher Memorial Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for more than 30 years. Joyce loved the music of the Platters and Les Paul & Mary Ford. She enjoyed singing karaoke with friends at the Shallotte Moose Lodge and socializing with friends at the Supply NC Seniors Center. She was a member of the Shallotte Presbyterian Church for many years. Joyce also loved the beach and the Southport waterfront and was an avid swimmer. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved Himalayan cat, Puff.

Joyce will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul who loved doing for others. She was a loyal and long-time supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

A celebration of her life at 2:00pm on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home with the Reverend Charles A. Drew officiating. Burial service will follow in the Northwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a local animal rescue organization.

Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.