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Joyce White Owens, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Vassey White and the late Mattie Toms White and a native of Rutherford County.
Joyce was the widow of the late Winfred Hoyle Owens.
She was a member of West Memorial Baptist Church, and she was a retired seamstress.
She was also preceded in death by a sister Marylove Burgess.
She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Owens of Rutherfordton, one son, Steve Owens and wife Gina of Rutherfordton, three grandchildren, Brandon Burgess, Josh Burgess, and Alexia Owens, and one great grandchild, Raegan Burgess.
The funeral service was held April 12 at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Snelgrove and Rev. Mike Deese officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or a charity of your choice.
McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
