Newton Grove.

Joyce Annette Batts 66 of 115 Daybreak Lane passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her home.

Born in Cumberland County, NC in 1951 to Paul and Irene Bradshaw Batts. Joyce worked as a cook in the food service industry.

Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Bonnettsville Church of God

with Rev. Donald Massey officiating, burial will follow at Heaven's Gate Memorial Gardens.

Joyce is survived by Daughters: Leslie Batts of the home and Penny Olaque of Tarboro

Son: Phillip Kurton of South Dakota.

Brothers: Samuel Batts of Clinton, NC, Donnie Batts of Clinton and Timmy Batts of Florida.

Sister: Patricia Glunt of Turkey.

Three (3) Grandchildren and Seven (7) Great-Grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 prior to the service from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the church and other times at 882 Lake Artesia Road Turkey NC.

In Lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the funeral home to offset funeral expenses.

Professional services are entrusted to Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation.