Wilma Joyce "Joy" Vance

Wilma Joyce "Joy" Vance obituary

Wilma Joyce "Joy" Vance

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Sep

28

Service

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Manes Funeral Home Inc.

363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

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Sep

28

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Manes Funeral Home Chapel

363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

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Sep

28

Burial

Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

1171 Sweetwater Rd, Newport, TN 37821

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Wilma Vance Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Wilma "Joy" Joyce Vance, age 80, of Newport, TN. Gained her angel wings on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Vance; parents, John F. and Louella Crum; sister, Faye Mantooth; brothers, Jay Crum and Lacy Crum. She is survived by her daughter, Deana (Luis) Torres; son, Joe (Sabrina) Crum; grandchildren, Ashlee (Elvis) Lopez, Pedro (Emily) Lopez, DeAna (Xavier) Lopez, and Adriana Lopez; great-grandchildren, Daniella Gentry, Felix Lopez, and Bryan Lopez; special niece, Ann Costello; her best friend, Ruth Shults; family friends, Summer Muse, Matt Holt and Johnny Payne; also many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Manes Funeral Home. The Funeral Service to follow at 2 p.m. in the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Blanchard officiating. Burial to follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Edwina, Community. The family wishes to say a special "Thank You" to Rev. Steve Blanchard. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

28

Service

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Manes Funeral Home Inc.

363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

Send Flowers

Sep

28

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Manes Funeral Home Chapel

363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

Send Flowers

Sep

28

Burial

Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

1171 Sweetwater Rd, Newport, TN 37821

Send Flowers

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.