Joyce Elaine Smith

October 22, 1931 - May 2, 2021

Joyce Weatherly Smith, age 89 of Oxford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph W. Smith, her parents, and 9 siblings. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Cindy McCranie, sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Lilly Smith, Craig and Carol Smith; grandchildren, Mandy Hopkins (Marshall), Dustin Avent-Holt (Laura), Michelle Robertson (Beau), Kevin Smith, Nicole Smith, Ryan McCranie; and 11 great-grandchildren. Joyce loved her family and friends and was lovingly known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Gammy. She had the gift of hospitality and a heart of service and gratitude. She served the Lord over the years at First Christian Church of Atlanta, Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Rockdale Baptist Church, and Haven Fellowship. Joyce loved music and sang in the church choir for over 60 years. She was a 1949 graduate of O'Keefe High School. Joyce will be missed by all who loved her. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Chapel with Rev. Ernie Forrester and Rev. Danny Harrell officiating; interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff at Merryvale Assisted Living for their many years of loving care. Contributions may be made to Haven Fellowship Church, 2240 Smyrna Rd. SW, Conyers 30094 or to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.