Joyce was born in 1946 in Jackson, MS. Joyce loved traveling and spending time with her family.
Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry M. Wade and her parents, Roderick A. Turnage and Addie M. Turnage.
She is survived by her daughters, Patrice (Jim) Roberson, Renee Gaffney and Michelle (Chip) Mason; grandchildren, Sarah Roberson, Jason (Emily) Roberson, AnnaMarie Roberson (fiancé, Austin King), Jeremy (Taylor) Gaffney, Emalee Gaffney, Hunter (Rachel) Mason and Ali Mason; great-grand children, Olivia Roberson, Blakely Roberson, Kaycen Gaffney and Amelia Gaffney and her brother, Donald (Susan)Turnage; nieces, Allison Roberts, Jenna (Steve) Nagy and Donna (Willis) Willis, and many other family and close friends who were like family.
The family suggest that those who wish, may make a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.