Joyce Marie Simpson, of Danville, VA, passed away on January 10, 2023.
She was born in Danville, VA, on November 12, 1932, to the late Claude J. Kendrick and Marion Adams Kendrick. She was married to Henry Charles Simpson, who predeceased her in December of 2000. She was a member of United Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sisters; Viola Sparks, Betty Tate, Billie Buckner, and her two brothers; CT Kendrick and Franklin Kendrick; and a niece, Sandra Anderson.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Anderson and her husband Michael Anderson of Raleigh NC, and a son, Charles Simpson, a granddaughter and husband, Jennifer and Jason Holmes of Zebulon NC, and a grandson and wife, Jon and Marlene Anderson of Apex NC. She is also survived by three great grandchildren: Sara Holmes and Emily Holmes of Zebulon NC, and Stefan Anderson, of Apex NC.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM, in Highland Burial Park, with the Rev. Dr. Adam Woods officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to United Baptist Church, 3400 US-29 BUS, Danville VA 24540, (434) 793-8382.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Simpson family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211.