Joyce Justice McCluney, 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away March 6th, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Joe Justice and Katherine Edwards Justice.  She was a native of Rutherford County and a member of Spencer Baptist Church, a graduate of R.S. Central High School and U.N.C. Chapel Hill.   Joyce was also a former member and past president of the Rutherfordton Lions Club and a former employee of Rutherford County Schools.

She is survived by her husband Dr. Roger McCluney of Rutherfordton and sons Justin McCluney of Spindale and Jeremiah McCluney of Rutherfordton, one daughter-in-law Alice McCluney, one granddaughter Miah McCluney and one sister Rachael Goodgame of Mathews N.C.   

The family received friends at Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale, followed by the Memorial Service. Rev. Bruce Caldwell and Rev. Billy Vaughn Officiated.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Sound of Singing Men, P.O. Box 384, Zirconia, N.C. 28790  

Crowe’s Mortuary is serving the family.