Joyce Cook Wheeling
February 24, 1942 – March 11, 2025
Joyce Cook Wheeling, 83, of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at UNC Health Blue Ridge of Morganton following a period of declining health.
Joyce was born February 24, 1942, in Yancey County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret Wilson Cook. She loved her family dearly.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by a husband, Clinton Wheeling and multiple siblings.
Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Roscoe Cook; children, Danny (Barbara) Thomas, Dennis (Lisa) Thomas, Donna Thomas; eleven grandchildren, Amanda (Jon) Dawes, Melissa (Tommy) Bowen, Diane (Rev. David) Riddle, Josh Thomas, Katrinka Smith, Beverly Freeman, Nathaniel Thomas, Isaac (Shanda) Thomas, Matthew (Paige) Freeman, Samantha Freeman, and Kelsey Freeman; twenty-two greatgrandchildren, Colby (Suz) Simmons, Caleb Simmons, Kendal Simmons, Chris Dawes, Isaiah Thomas, Jaccob Thomas, Austin Riddle, Hunter Riddle, Gage Riddle, Jeremiah Thomas, Luke Thomas, Lily Thomas, Knox Thomas, Levi Thomas, Sawyer Thomas, Annie Thomas, Colt Freeman, Remi Freeman, Annabelle Flewelling, Isadora Flewelling, Willow Flewelling, and Rachel Freeman; two great great grandchildren, Brooklyn Dawes and Maggie Simmons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Faith Chapel Baptist Church of Valdese at 3:00 PM with Rev. Doug St. John officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 PM to 3 PM at the church.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Wheeling family.
Joyce was a beautiful soul. Always had a smile. Never once dis i hear her complain or say an ill word. We treasure the times we worshipped together. Joyce took care of her mother and sister Deb as well as other family members. We’re grateful to Diane and David whom she spent the remainder of her life with. You will be missed. Go rest high on that mountain sister!
Praying for the family during the loss of their mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Joyce was a wonderful person that loved the Lord above. Enjoyed many services with her during our worship services together.
Bertie FW Bland
Danny,Dennis & Donna sorry for the loss of your Mom. I have many good memories with Joyce. Remember all the times we worshipped together at Bible Baptist & Community Missionary Baptist. Joyce Loved the Lord & she Loved her family dearly. Praying for y’all & her grandchildren during this time & the days ahead. Love each one of you. Go rest Aunt Joyce till we meet again.