Born on April 29, 1932, Joyce was the second oldest of five children to George Washington Cain and Eunice Cain. She married Henry Eugene Hughes in 1950, and together
they raised four children, forming a loving family of over 51 members.
Joyce cherished her faith, family time, and hobbies like shopping, cooking, and puzzles. She was deeply involved in her community, volunteering at Harvesters Food Pantry
and supporting various causes.
Preceded in death by her parents George and Eunice Cain, husband Henry Hughes, siblings Edmund Cain, Douglas Cain, Betty Apple (Cain), son Gary Hughes, daughter Brenda
Weiss (Hughes), and grandson William Weiss, Joyce is survived by her sister Peggy Mattengley (Cain), children Lee Edmund Hughes and Deborah Nichols (Hughes), 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
A service honoring her life will be held at Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery on May 2, 2024, with visitation at 1:00 pm and the service at 2:00 pm.