Joyce Laverne Griffie

July 18, 1950 – August 29, 2024

Obituaries 2024-09-11 (0) (518)

GASTONIA, N.C. - Joyce Laverne Griffie, 74, of Gastonia, passed away August 29, 2024, at Somerset Court in Cherryville.

She was born July 18, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Billy and Vernie Griffie.

Joyce was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia. She graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She spent over 30 years teaching in the Mecklenburg County school system. After her retirement from Mecklenburg County, she worked at Gaston College.

Joyce is survived by her sisters, Karen Alley and husband Rev. Gene Alley, and Billie Fitzgerald and husband Michael; a cousin, Carolyn Frady and husband David; a nephew, Michael B. Fitzgerald; and many other cousins.

A memorial service for Joyce will be held at Somerset Court, 401 W. Academy St., Cherryville, NC 28021 on Friday, September 24 from 2-4 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County.

Online condolences may be made at www.greenefuneral.com

South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service of Gastonia, N.C. is serving the Griffie family.

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