A Charlotte native, Joyce was a daughter of the late Basil and Elsie Kiker. She was a graduate of East Meck and was a longtime employee of Lance Packing. She possessed a deep love for family storytelling and could never forget someone’s birthday. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by husband, Roy Cootes; brothers, Wayne and Terry Kiker; and sister, Betty Baker.
She is survived by her son, Jonathan Ashley; and brothers, Bob and Kenny Kiker.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm, Thursday, July 16, at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, with her funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research Institute at www.cancerresearch.org.
