Joyce Groce Obituary
Joyce was born on July 22, 1933, in Giles County, Tennessee, to the late Mason Henry Daly and Ethel Coble Daly. Mrs. Groce was a devoted member of the Mimosa Church of Christ and worked as a teacher's aide at Eighth District School. Fondly known as "Mama Joyce," she was cherished by all who knew her. Joyce passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at Lincoln Manor.
Survivors include her children, Sandra (Jerry) Smith and Tony (Dianne) Groce; grandchildren, Nicole (Danny) Treola, Kristopher Smith, Kevin (Ashley) Reese, Bethany (J.R.) Posey, Jeffrey (Cara) Groce, Brandon (Danielle) Groce, and Mary Beth (Jason) Goode; great-grandchildren, Caragan Treola, Chace Treola, Lane (Baleigh) Smith, Daisy Smith, Kayla (James) White, Aspen Reese, Reese McDow, Jax Reese, Ashleigh Groce, Levi Groce, Katie Beth Groce, Wyatt Groce, Eli Groce, Livi Kate Groce, Tyler Goode, and Lexie Goode; and great-great-grandchildren, Brynlee Pruitt, Brantley Groce Mason, and Sawyer Smith.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gene Groce; daughter, Teresa Reese; and brothers, Horace Daly and Howard "Bab" Daly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc., PO Box 111180, Nashville, TN 37222-1180; Hands of Mercy Outreach Center, PO Box 1215, Fayetteville, TN 37334; or Junior's House CAC, PO Box 1062, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Lincoln Manor for the exceptional care provided to their mother.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Joyce Daly Groce.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
213 E. Market Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334
Make a Donation
in Joyce Groce's name
People and places connected with Joyce
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Joyce's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Joyce Groce's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
