Joyce Sue Atkins

Joyce Sue Atkins obituary, Vonore, TN

Joyce Sue Atkins

Joyce Atkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Inc. - Madisonville on Feb. 16, 2026.
Joyce Sue Atkins, age 87, of Vonore, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Wood Village in Sweetwater. She loved people and loved life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Atkins, Sr.; son, Harold Dean (Brother) Atkins, Jr.; parents, Robert and Pauline Blankenship; brothers, Ralph Blankenship, Buddy Blankenship; and sister, Fannie Jones.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jackie Henry; grandchildren and their spouses, Jason Lynn and Paula Henry, Ricky Lee and Jessica Henry, Jesse Jack and Kayla Henry; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Clifford Blankenship; several nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Vonore Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Robert D. Moore will officiate. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

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