Joyce Marie Hamilton

Joyce Marie Hamilton peacefully departed this life on May 29, 2025, at Brickyard

Nursing Facility. She was born on December 5, 1946, to Lula Mary Pike-Duncan and Freeland 

Duncan.

Joyce graduated from J.W. Million High School and went on to pursue a degree in

business. She dedicated much of her career to the retail industry and also found

deep purpose in working with special needs high school students.

Joyce married the love of her life, Howard Hamilton, and together they raised

four children. Known for her generosity and nurturing spirit, Joyce opened her

heart and home to many others throughout her life.

She was a gifted cook, with her lasagna being a family favorite. A devoted

church member, she served faithfully as an usher and was always willing to

contribute her famous turkey & dressing and potato salad to church gatherings.

Joyce found joy in life's simple pleasures - especially watching classic

westerns like Gunsmoke and Bonanza.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lula and Freeland Duncan; her husband,

Howard Hamilton; and her son, Howard Jr.

Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Stephanie; sons, William, John

(Kim), and Steven; grandchildren, Zakeia, Casey, Shaylee Smith, and Jaylen

Kimber; and great-granddaughter, D'auri Walker. She is also survived by her

brother-in-law, William Hamilton (Tawanna), and cousin, William Howard, along

with a host of extended family and friends who will miss her dearly. Her legacy of love, kindness, and hospitality will live on in all who knew her.