Joyce Memaw Adams

Joyce Memaw Adams obituary, Andrews, TX

Joyce Memaw Adams

Joyce Adams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McNett Funeral Home - Andrews on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Neva "Joyce" Adams, 80, of Andrews, Texas passed away peacefully at her home in Andrews with her loving husband of twenty-six years, Ray at her side.
Joyce was born on December 2, 1944, in Waxahachie, Texas to William and Neva Lee. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Joyce loved to sew and quilt and was a member of the Andrews Sewing and Quilting Club. She also loved to coach members at the Cross Fit Gym and was a member of the Church of Christ for most of her life. Joyce met Ray in 1999 in Midland, Texas and soon married and have been for twenty-six years. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Survivors include her husband Ray of Andrews, Texas; daughter, Joyclyn Bright of Elk City, Oklahoma; sons, Clay Cox of Elk City and Chris Cox of Abeline, Texas; sisters, Janis Overman and Sheila Bland both of Andrews; her brother, Gayland Lee of Missouri; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Neva Lee.
A "Celebration of Life" Service will be held at a later date.
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