Joyce Ann Avery Johnson, 67, passed away on February 23, 2021, at her home in Clinton, NC.

Born in Harnett County to the late Clifton Avery & Beulah Brown, Joyce was a faithful member of Carrs Chapel Church for 60 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time outside. Joyce is preceded in death by one brother Horace Avery.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Carrs Chapel FWH,1641 McDaniels Road Roseboro, NC, with Pastor Billy Bass & Rev. John Hobbs officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the burial.

Joyce leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Sandra Mooring and husband Rex of Freemont, NC; siblings, Wilma Ann Tyndall & husband Ervin of Garland, NC, Jerry Avery & wife Judy of Clinton, NC, Carl "Buck" Avery & wife Sharon of Fayetteville, NC, Carolyn Stewart of Roseboro, NC, Kenny Avery & wife Margie of Seven Springs, NC, Ricky Avery & wife Terry of Clinton, NC, Donnie Avery & wife Kristy of Goodwin, NC, Judy Noland & husband Jeff of Wilmington, NC. Joyce also leaves to cherish her memories, her two grandsons, Clifton "Bo" Schneider and Clark "Bubba" Schneider and fiance, Leah Davis, all of Dunn, NC, whom she referred to as her "eyeballs".  Joyce also leaves many nieces, nephews, church family and special friends to cherish her memory.  Her "tell it like she feels" way will forever be remembered.

The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff with 3HC of Clinton for their thoughtful care during Joyce's sickness.