Joyce E. Owens Taylor was born Oct. 3, 1959, and was peacefully called home Sunday, March 8, 2020, in her hometown of Newport News.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sibling and aunt, and a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Joyce was the daughter of Ruth Jones and Deames C. Owens Sr. and granddaughter of Missouri and William H. Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janice Owens; and grandparents.
She is survived by her son, Harold Taylor Jr.; grandchildren, Amya, Antoine and Aerie; siblings, Dena, Patricia (Chicago), Anita and Deames Jr.; nieces, Shaunita, Caretta, Amelia, Onya, Cornisha and Coretta; and nephew, Tayvon.
Viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Friday, March 13, at O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
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