Joyce Fern Head Huntsinger, age 82



Joyce Fern Head Huntsinger, age 82

Joyce Fern Head Huntsinger, age 82, of Forest City, passed away May 23, 2018.

A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late George Head and Myrtle Blankinship Head, and retired from Marion Manufacturing where she worked for 40 years. After retirement she and Clayton enjoyed travel and camping all over the southeast, was an avid Tarheel and Atlanta Braves fan, and followed the Bluegrass Circuit attending singings. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Clayton Huntsinger in 2015, and a sister, Lillian Hudson, and brothers, Junior Head, Robert Head, and Max Head.

Survivors include her brothers Reid Head and Donald Head, both of Rutherfordton, sisters, Pat Gettys of Forest City, Shirley Holland of Rutherfordton, Helen Taylor of Forest City; a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in The Padgett & King Chapel. Rev Mike Snelgrove officiated. Interment followed in the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.