Joyce Beasley Massey

Joyce Beasley Massey, 81, of Cary, NC passed peacefully into Heaven on March 1, 2026 after a seven year hard fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Her family finds comfort knowing she is fully restored and is rejoicing in Heaven with her Savior.

Joyce was born into a family of eight girls to the late William Brance & Mamie Thompson Beasley. She was raised in Garner, NC where she graduated from Garner High School in 1962. Joyce loved her sisters dearly and the many friends she made at Garner High School that she remained in touch with throughout her life. She attended King's Business College in Raleigh, NC in 1963 and graduated with a degree in Secretarial Science.

In 1965 Joyce married her beloved husband Robert and the two have been inseparable since. They were nearly never apart and cherished their time together with the family they made. Over the years they welcomed two children, Diane and Kenneth, and spent their parenting years creating memories they would cherish. The family moved to Cary in 1970 and she remained there until her move into a nursing facility.

Joyce loved road trips and adventures. She and Robert were known to pile their children and some of their nieces and nephews into an RV and head out across the country on some great excursion she had planned. When her grandchildren were born they became the next ones to experience the places their Nanny wanted to share with them. She and Robert also spent much time at the beach in Emerald Isle, NC, a place she loved, and where she spent many joyous days fishing in the surf. The Massey family beach trailer was always a happy place to be. Her cooking was a favorite amongst many. She had numerous recipes she passed down to her children - notably what they call her "famous chocolate pie" and her banana pudding. She made the best banana pudding even though her dislike of bananas kept her from ever trying it for herself.

Her chatty, outgoing personality served her well during her 25 year career in the secretary/accounting field. She dabbled in real estate after obtaining her real estate license but decided it was more fun to be home with her grandchildren. Joyce loved being a grandmother and donned the title "Nanny" proudly. She was present in their lives as they grew up and helped shape them into the people they are today. She had a sincere love for them and found joy in spending time with them. She attended every school function, sporting event and extra curricular activity her children and grandchildren were involved in and always showed up with a smile and words of encouragement. Her devotion to her family was unmatched.

Joyce will be remembered for her love of Jesus. She was always the first to genuinely offer a prayer of support and leaned into her faith constantly. She attended several churches throughout her life and cherished the friendships and memories she made. She especially enjoyed the memories with her "senior citizen" groups.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Brance & Mamie Beasley, her sisters: Barbara Beasley, Rosa Hales, Lois Smith, Lillie Brown and Thelma Berry. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Massey. Her children: Diane Dellinger (Kirk) of Sanford, NC and Kenneth Massey (Donna) of Meeker, Oklahoma. Grandchildren: Ashlyn Beasley (Trevor) of Cary, Jansen Terry of Sanford, Leslie Fine (Chance), Seth Phillips (Caitlin), and Sienna Finn (John) all of Oklahoma. Great Grandchildren: Jaxson, Tate, Michael, Nolan, Myles, Melayna and Berkley. Sisters: Dot Wise and Faye Brock. Sister-In-Laws: Betty Horton, Sandra Massey and Nancy Massey. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers are appreciated or a memorial donation may be made in the memory of Joyce to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Lewy Body Dementia Association.