Joyce Marie DeShields Obituary
We announce the death of Joyce Marie DeShields (Matthews, North Carolina), who passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 85. Joyce will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Eugene Morgan, Sr. and Carrie Elaine Morgan; her grandmother Esther MacCrawford; her siblings, Delores Shelton, Joseph E. Morgan, Jr. and Leon Morgan; and her aunts, Lottie Crawford Scott and Louise Crawford Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Germaine R. Rich (Kenneth G. Rich) and Joseph R. Richardson; her husband David Boone; her nephew Joseph E. Morgan, III; her great-nephew Joseph E. Morgan IV; her great-niece Janell Morgan; her uncle McKinley Vaughn; Julia Morgan. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
