Joyce Ann Turner was born March 17, 1948 in Rutherfordton N.C. to the late Willie DeWitt Holbert Sr. and Edna Gtanner Holbert.  Joyce passed away peacefully on June 09, 2024.
Joyce was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools System and was a graduate of McKinley Tech High School. After graduation she worked for Hecht's and trained with the Secret Service.  She also worked security at Georgetown University (where she met Gordon Turner the love of her life, married for 47 years) and Gallaudet University and then became a counselor supervisor at Community Systems.
Joyce was baptized at Bethesda Baptist Church in Washington D.C.. She later joined Willisville Chapel United Methodist Church which she was an active member.
Joyce enjoyed event planning, reading, arts & crafts but her passion was her family.  She always looked forward to are annual Fourth of July camping event.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Gordon Turner; 3 children, Sherry Smith (Myrl), Theresa Smith (Maurice), Saladdin Turner; 1 brother, Robert Holbert; brothers-in-law, James Hampton (Frances), and Ronald Hampton (Josetta); sister-in-law Shelly Turner; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joyce's legacy of love will live on forever through her family whom she cherish.  Rest in peace Joyce.  Your love and kindness will be deeply missed by all who experienced it.