Joyce V. Kegley

1943 - 2022

Joyce V. Kegley obituary, 1943-2022, Galax, VA

Joyce V. Kegley

1943 - 2022

BORN

1943

DIED

2022

Joyce Kegley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 18, 2022.

Miami Real Estate Broker, Joyce Vetter Kegley’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Joyce passed away on November 10, 2022 at the age of 80 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.


The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Joyce. She loved a spending time with friends and family and cruising the aisles of Walmart and her favorite stores. She found beauty and peace in her animals and had an uncanny ability to find happiness in her daily activities. Her fierce personality was contagious to everyone she met. Joyce is survived by her husband, Earl Kegley; children, Brian Rose (Christina), Scott Kegley (Marcela) and Kevin Kegley (Charlene), Wanda Kegley Cribbs (James), Mike Kegley (Marsha), Doug Kegley (Madeline);15 Grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.


The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Mt. Vale United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vale United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the Mt. Vale United Methodist Church. 

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