Joyce Darley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce Darley of Swainsboro, Georgia, born in Lyons, Georgia, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Hayslip and Della Hayslip; and her siblings, Elliot Hayslip, Laneth James, Linda Moye and Mary Gay.

She is survived by: her children, George Darley (Belinda) of Lyons and Kimberly Rich (Stacy) of Swainsboro; her grandchildren, Blake Darley of Indiana, Jessica Duffitt (Zane) of Indiana, Kaylee Ramirez (Jesus) of Swainsboro, Trevor Rich of Swainsboro, Hunter Rich (Bailey) of Lincolnton, Dillan Sharpe (Brittany) of Lyons and Morgan Sharpe of Vidalia; her great grandchildren, Caleb Hedman of Indiana, Bentley Darley of Indiana, Adler Ramirez of Swainsboro, Isaac Ramirez of Swainsboro, Ashton Rich of Lincolnton, Bryleigh Sharpe of Lyons, Alston Franklin of Vidalia and Asher Slater of Vidalia; and her sisters, Tommie Thompson, Betty Williams and Sharon Craft (Tommy). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Please no live flowers; in lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Alzheimer's Association by visiting their website at donorservices.alz.org.