Joyce Irene Traughber age 86, passed from this Earth April 16, 2024. Joyce was born September 26, 1937 in Nashville, TN. She was the daughter of Robert Harold Nipper and Josephine Brown Nipper. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Linda Berry, and brothers John Nipper and Ronnie Nipper.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years Morris (Buddy) Traughber, two daughters Terri McGee (Jimmy) of Lebanon, TN and Susan Whitehurst (Mickey) of Hendersonville, TN. Granddaughters Mandy Hill (Judd) of Murfreesboro and Mikalee Whitehurst of Hendersonville, TN. Two great-grandsons Judson Hill and Tucker Hill.
Joyce loved her granddaughters, and her little dog Coco. In her free time Joyce loved cooking and baking for others. She was well-known for her killer banana pudding a favorite treat enjoyed by many. She loved gardening but her allergies kept her from getting out as much as she would have liked.
Joyce started in the Sumner County School System as a cafeteria worker in 1972. Later, she moved to the front office at Knox Doss Junior High as the receptionist. Joyce loved working at the school and all her dear friends she made throughout her years working. After 27 wonderful years Joyce retired in 1999.
She was an active member of Hendersonville Church of Christ and drove the Christian Manor bus for many years.
Services will be conducted on Friday, April 19 with a gathering of friends and family from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, and the funeral beginning at 2:30 pm at Mt. Olivet Funeral Home 1011 Lebanon Road Nashville, TN, 37210.
Joyce’s Celebration of Life will be officiated by Les Chapman and Keith Parker.
Pallbearers: Bobby Dixon, Wayne Griffin, Gary Kell, Ronnie Kell, Jimmy McGee, Mickey Whitehurst
Honorary Pallbearer: Judd Hill, NHC Staff (who took exemplary care of mom during her short stay there. Her family will be forever grateful).
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