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Joyce Jeanette Holder Foster
1940 - 2025
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1940
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2025
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Sep 5, 1940 - Oct 2, 2025
ADVANCE – Mrs. Joyce Jeanette Holder Foster, 85, of Feed Mill Road, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville, N.C. She was born on September 5, 1940, in Forsyth County, to the late Luther and Mittie Mae Beauchamp Holder.
Joyce was a member of Advance United Methodist Church, and she retired from RJ Reynolds as a machine technician. She was an avid reader, with a special passion for mystery novels. In addition to her love for literature, Joyce enjoyed sewing and quilting, crafting treasured handmade quilts for her family. She also found pleasure in the competition and camaraderie of golfing, often traveling with her husband to play alongside friends. Above all, Joyce took great joy in spending time with her family and celebrated the academic and athletic accomplishments of her grandchildren with heartfelt pride.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clarence Woodrow Foster, Jr.; and a son, Richard Kevin Foster.
Survivors include a daughter, Amanda Foster Smith (David); grandchildren, Hampton Des Smith, Noble Drake Smith, and Zayla Shimiao Smith; a daughter-in-law, Kim Foster Junker (Will); grandchildren, Ryan Alister Foster (Erika), and Bethany Lagle Foster (Wesley); and two great-grandchildren, Jackson Ryan Foster and Amelia Kate Floyd.
A special thanks to Beth Maul who was more than just a caregiver, she truly became a beloved member of the family. The family would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to caregivers and the staff of Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and care shown to Joyce and her family.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Advance United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Key and Rev. David Smith, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the "Beautification Fund" at Advance United Methodist Church, 1911 NC Hwy 801 S, Advance, NC 27006. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
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