Joyce was born on August 12, 1950 in Homer, Louisiana to the parentage of Ozell Hamilton-Gray and Olen Gray. Joyce graduated and participated in the marching band at Mayfield high school located in Homer, Louisiana. Joyce later moved to Dallas, TX and accept Christ as her savior. Joyce married her late husband in March of 1987. Joyce really enjoyed caring for her family and other. Joyce retired from her career as a Domestic Engineer there after she spent the rest of her days severing the lord and making a positive impact in others lives.
Those preceding her in death was both parents (Olen and Ozell Gray), Husband (RD Berry), and Brother (Charles Hamilton).
Those Left to cherish her beautiful memories her Daughter (Sylvia Hamilton), Son (Howard Hamilton), son (Gregory Hamilton Sr.), Granddaughter ( Joya Vatin ), Granddaughter (Ashley AJ Roberts) ,Grandson (William Greer) , Grandson( Gregory Hamilton Jr.) Great- Grandson (Egypt Eldridge) and a Host of relatives and friends.