Joyce Lail Hefner

Joyce Lail Hefner

Joyce Hefner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 7, 2017.
Joyce was born on May 8, 1948 and passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. Joyce was a resident of Conover, North Carolina at the time of passing. She is survived by: Daughter: Shelia Dowdy of Conover Son: Henry Shook of Conover Mother: Margie Sipe Lail of Conover Sister: Debbie Lail Austin and husband Kevin of Conover Granddaughter: Gabrielle Dowdy Grandson: Alexander Dowdy Stepdaughter: Martha Stewart and husband Johnny Stewart of Conover Stepson: "Oz" Hefner and wife Brenda of Conover 2 Step granddaughters: Somer Sparks of Mt. View and Melinda Stewart of Conover Step grandson: Stephen Stewart of AZ Aunt: Frances Carroll Nephew: Robert Austin The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Conover with Rev. Kevin Graudin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Diabetes Association, 1300 Baxter St, Ste 150, Charlotte, NC 28204, www.diabetes.org.

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