Joyce Ann Williams

Joyce Ann Williams, 68, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. She was a former resident of Alabama and a resident of Cleveland, TN for 48 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness of Cleveland. She loved canning, flowers and also loved her jewelry.

Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Jody Ward and Maude Christian Ward and was also preceded in death by her brothers: Floyd Ward, Bobby Ward, twin brother, Roy Ward, Russell Ward, Cecil Ward, and Albert Ward; one sister, Mary Nell Parton.

She is survived by her husband, Verlin (Mac) Williams of Cleveland; daughter, Crystal Crow and husband, Steve of Cleveland; one grandson, Shane Morrow and wife, Sarah of Cleveland; one great-granddaughter, Sadie Morrow of Cleveland; three sisters: Mary (Punkin) Parton, Frances Williams, and Freda Campbell all from Stevenson, AL; four brothers: Kenneth, James, Billie, and Melvin Ward all from Stevenson, AL; and also other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Elder Rockne Winner officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Williams family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.