Joyce Epley Suttle Henson, age 80

Joyce Epley Suttle Henson, age 80, of Forest City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Joyce was born January 13, 1944, in Rutherford County to the late Aden Epley and Vesta Hooper Epley. She worked at the J.C. Cowan plant for many years and then as a CNA. Joyce loved her church family at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Rev. Chivous D. Suttle, and Rondle Henson: daughters, Becky Coffey, Suzanne Suttle and a brother, David Epley.

Those left to treasure her memory include three sons, Eugene Suttle (Crystal) of Rutherfordton, Kurt Suttle and Dwayne Suttle both of Forest City; a sister, Sonja Sisk (Herman) of Forest City; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Dianne Flynn along with many nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held March 30 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Matheny officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.