Joyce Hamby Allen Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Joyce Hamby Allen (Murphy, North Carolina). Joyce, born on April 25, 1935 in Cherokee, North Carolina, passed away on June 20, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Hamby Allen to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Joyce for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Joyce’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Hamby and Vyrtle Williamson Hamby; her husband Howard Allen; and her siblings, Jeanette Raper, Guinn and Jack Hamby.
She is survived by: her daughter Sherry Graves; her grandson Jonathan Allen of Murphy; and her great grandchild Asher.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in memory of Joyce Hamby Allen to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 164, Murphy, North Carolina 28906 or The American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231. Keep Joyce's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
