Joyce Kimrey

Joyce Yow Kimrey, 64, of Albemarle, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Mrs. Kimrey was born on January 7, 1958 to the late James Clayton and Helen Dennis Yow. She was a member at Loves Grove United Methodist Church and attended Porter United Methodist Church. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel anywhere and everywhere. She also was an avid shopper and loved to find a bargain. Joyce loved her family and friends wholeheartedly, and spent much of her life taking care of others as a registered nurse. She attended West Stanly High School, shortly thereafter meeting the love of her life where she was able to spend 42 years of marriage together.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Joe Kimrey of the home; daughters Jennifer Hamilton (Bradley) of Albemarle and Tammy Jo Kimrey of the home; three grandchildren: Natalee, Chase, and Abbey; brother: James Yow (Susan); sister: Janie Yow; brother-in-law: Robert Kimrey (Carolyn); and multiple loving nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Porter United Methodist Church. Rev. James Yow and Rev. David Hatley will officiate and burial will follow at Loves Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Stanfield. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening at Edwards Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00PM.

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