Joyce Wilhide Cole, age 60, of Forest City

Joyce Wilhide Cole, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Joyce was born January 6, 1964 in Buncombe County to the late Howard Wilhide and Valerie King Nutter.

She worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for over fifteen years and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Matthew Nutter and a brother, David Wilhide.

Survivors include her husband, James "Jim" Cole; daughters, Jennifer Glover, Parris Bristol, Raven Cole and Angel Thrift (David) all of Forest City; sisters, Tammy Smith (Ronnie) of Morganton, Stacey Kempster (Kenny) of Rutherfordton and Samantha Wilhide; brothers, Bart Wilhide (Sandy) of Rutherfordton, Michael Wilhide of Rutherfordton and eight grandchildren.

The funeral was held January 2 at Harrelson Funeral Home with Rev. Justin McCarson and Mr. Kenny Kempster officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.