Joyce was born April 10th, 1947, to William and Stella Beard in High Point, NC. In 1965, Joyce graduated from Ragsdale High School. She worked at Gilbarco for most of her career and retired after 25 years as a Customer Service Coordinator. It was there that she met the love of her life, Wayne Strider. The two were married in 1999 and resided in Charlotte, NC. They had a full life together sailing, golfing, entertaining friends, and enjoying their family.
Joyce was an excellent cook and especially loved to do so for her family. If you ever had the pleasure to eat from her table, then she found the way to your heart. In her neighborhood, Joyce was known for her “green thumb” and looked forward to when the flowers would bloom each year. Not only could she tell you the name of each plant, she also remembered who gave her each one. Joyce loved sports and music. If you visited her home, you most likely shag danced with her to a tune from her beloved jukebox. She was spunky, independent, and loved by all.
Joyce is survived by her two sons, Kevin (Leigh Ann) Clendenon and Brian (Jennie) Clendenon; two children by marriage, Chris (Christina) Strider and Maria Chrismon; seven grandchildren, Logan, Landrie, Addisyn, Jackson, Taylor, Holly, and Meredith; her siblings, Ollie (John) Wall, Neil (Patty) Beard, and Gayle Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne and her brother William “Jackie” Jackson Beard, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, April 27th. The Family will be welcoming friends to visit at 1pm prior to the service that will begin at 2pm at Reedy Fork Community Church located at 7951 Beejay Dr, Browns Summit, NC 27214. Flowers may be sent to the church.
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