Joyce Malone Garrison 89, passed away at home peacefully with her family by her side on August 1, 2024 in Wilmington NC. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Lumberton, NC. Joyce was a beacon of love and generosity, cherished by all who knew her. She loved her family dearly and was always there to help when needed. She had a smile and laugh that would light up a room. Always putting others before herself. Joyce graduated from Barker Ten Mile High School and furthered her education at Gardner Webb Junior College, where she met her husband James G. Garrison. She dedicated over two decades of her career to the Chowanoke Area Development Association (CADA) and Chowan University as a secretary in the admissions office where her diligence and warmth left a lasting impact. A devout member of the Murfreesboro Baptist Church, Joyce’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. Her hobbies included sewing, making clothes for her children, reading documentaries etc, and enjoying shopping trips with friends and her daughters Lisa and Joy. She loved spending time with her family and Grandchildren. She had many fond memories with her sister Elsie and her Niece Sharon Deaten who she adored. Joyce cherished family vacations to the Outer Banks during the summers, and frequent visits to her childhood home to visit her Mom and Dad in Lumberton. Joyce was the loving wife of the late James Gardner Garrison and was preceeded in death by her son Jimmy Gardner Garrison Jr.; Her parents Charlie and Velva Malone; her sisters Elsie Bridgeman and Mavis Strickland; Brother in laws: JC Bridgeman, Jimmy McVicker Sr, and Mack McDuffie. Nephews; Mark and Steve Bridgeman. She is survived by her daughters Lisa Garrison Lane (James); Joy Garrison Couch (Kevin); Son: Darrell Bruce Garrison (Robin); Niece: Sharon Deaten (Lewis) ; Nephew: Jimmy McVicker (Jennifer) (Jacob); Grandchildren: Dr. Jamie Lane (Dr. Jennifer Lane) ; Jenny Ownbey (Andrew); Joshua Lane (Heather); Jacob Krieger (Megan); Justin Krieger (Teresa); Kristen Amaker (Wayne); Peyton Garrison, Maddox Garrison, Ebony Garrison (Jose); Bonnie Garrison, James G. Garrison III (Alexis); Mack Davis, Great Grandchildren: Savannah and Caylee Ownbey, Sadie and Shelby Lane, Madelyn Lane, Aaliyah and Tattan Garrison, Joseph and Janecia Lucas, Jaida, Jaylen and Jaiden Garrison, Gage, Levi, Chandler, Sadie, and Leah Amaker Great Great Grandchildren: Gabriella Lucas,and Joseph Maestas.

The family will plan a memorial service at a later date at her childhood home and Church in Lumberton NC. Coastal Cremations in Wilmington, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Joyce’s legacy of selflessness and love will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her.