Betty Ann Curtis Joyce, of Bennett, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Coventry House in Siler City. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst and Rev. Tim Strider presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the committal service. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 for friends to sign the register.
Betty was born in Chatham County on October 28, 1935 to Lee (Ott) and Alyne Stuart Curtis. She was a member of Bennett Baptist Church where she served in many capacities. She was a retired sales associate, working many years at Belk and Family Pharmacy. She was the wife of the late Larry Joyce who co-owned and operated Joyce-Brady Chapel. Betty loved going out to eat and shopping.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Joyce and sister, Frances Grimes.
Betty is survived by her brother-in-law, L. Dwain Joyce, of Fayetteville; sister-in-law, Ollie L. Joyce, of Asheboro; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com
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