Joy Mills Hawley, 60, of 74 O B J Road, Dunn, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2019 at home with her son by her side. Joy was born September 7, 1958 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to the late Jackie and Katie (Byrd) Mills. Joy graduated from Seventy-First High School in 1976. She was employed with the Dunn ABC store. Joy was known for her colorful hair and personality. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, friend, and coworker.
She is survived by her mother, Ilse Mills, who raised her the past 53 years; son, Jackie Mills; step-daughter, Dawn Littleton; grandson, Ethan Mills, and granddaughter, Emma Mills.
In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James E. Hawley; son, Brian K. Hawley, and sister Rhonda G. Rolfe.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home.
All arrangements are entrusted to Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cromartiemiller.com
