Denica Joyce Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Denica Joyce (Boone, North Carolina), born in Rockingham, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 2, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Curlee Joyce; and her parents, Frances Shirt and David Shirt. She is survived by: her children, Robert C. Joyce (Karen) and Elizabeth Joyce Dawkins (Jeffery); her siblings, Betty Nelson (Melvin) and David Shirt; her grandchildren, Ashley Joyce Jones (Adam), Kari Joyce Brown (Daniel), Heather Dawkins Saunders (Jonathan), Katherine M. Dawkins, Erika J. Dawkins, Kristen B. Dawkins, Joshua L. Dawkins (Megan), Nickie W. Hayes (Scott), Byron S. Proffit (Blair) and Amanda P. Haderthaver; and her great grandchildren, Daniel, Brayden, Kaleigh, Morgen, Kelsey, Ethan, Isaiah, Landry, Sawyer, Sklar, Titus, Colbie, Emma, Isaiah R., Josephine, Jaxon, Elaina, Olivia and Kennedi.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to: Amorem, 274 Archie Carroll Rd., Boone, NC 28607.
