Joyce Marie Hruska Obituary
The passing of Joyce Marie Hruska of Bakersville, North Carolina occurred on July 31, 2026. Joyce is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Marie Hruska to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Stafford and Margaret Copeland Stafford; her brother John C. Stafford; and her daughter Michele Brown. She is survived by: her children, Debbie Vaughan (Woody) of Hayes, Virginia, Tona Plue (Wally) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Randy Wilkins (Cathy) of Chesapeake, Virginia, Heather Bonaminio (Jim) of Bakersville, NC and James Hruska Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia.; her grandchildren, Anibal Gonzales, Brandon Gonzales, Nicole Waller, Jordan Gonzales, Justin New, Katie Brewer, Ian Hruska and Elizabeth Bonaminio; and her stepgrandchildren, Fred Reid, Karen Nootnagel and PJ Plue. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of The Blue Ridge at 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.
