Joyce Covington

Joyce Covington obituary

Joyce Covington

Joyce Covington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Dec. 30, 2025.
Joyce Haywood Covington, 96, died at her home December 23,3025. She was the youngest of ten children of M. L. and Mary B. Haywood of Mt. Gilead, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray A. Covington.

Joyce retired from Belk after working in the ladies dress department for many years.

She is survived by her children, Ann Roper of Spindale, NC, Kent (Brooke) Covington of Rutherfordton, NC and Gail Covington of Rutherfordton,NC.

Memorial service will be held at Word of Faith Fellowship on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

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Rita Trout

December 30, 2025

Joyce was such a sweet person and so nice to everyone . I know she will be missed by all who knew her . Prayers for the family! Rita Trout

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