It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joyce Elizabeth Minor Boggs of Bristol, Virginia, born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, who passed away on April 27, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Elizabeth Minor Boggs to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Mack Minor and Rosa Robinette Minor; her husband John Gose Boggs; her siblings, Dunkin (Robert), Herchel Minor (Daisy), Arthur Minor, Troy Minor (Mable) and Donald Minor (Gladys); her brother-in-law Robert Boggs (Tootsie); and her stepdaughter Linda Sikorski Rosenbalm (Fred).

She is survived by : her brother Joe Mack Minor of Bristol, VA; her children, Kathy Sue Harris (Basil "Nick") of Oakton, VA, LaDonna Roberts (Chris) of Kingsport, TN and Tony Shipley (Susan) of Kingsport, TN; her grandchildren, Jason Ketron, Brian Harris (Lisa), Amy Roberts, Brittany Roberts, Josh, Ashley Giacometti (Justin), Eric, Kevin and Kristen Shipley; and her great grandchildren, Madi, Emma, Aiden, Levi, Sutton, Taylor, Caleb, Charley, Camden, Waylon, Hudson, Bradley and Isaac. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Akard Funeral Home (1912 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620). A funeral service was held on Monday, May 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201; Hannah's Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, 125 Sedgefield St., Bristol, VA 24201.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akard Funeral Home