Mrs. Joyce Houston Walling, 80, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2024 after a period of declining health.
Joyce was born May 21, 1944, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Ralph Houston and Thelma Stamey Houston. Joyce was retired from Burke Mills and was a member of Connelly Springs First Baptist Church. She was very dedicated to her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Joyce loved spending time with her grandchildren and being in her garden and caring for her chickens. Joyce will be greatly missed by everyone.
She will be remembered as one who always put others before herself.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Cody Alexander Chapman; and sisters, Geneva Ann Pons and Norma Kay Huffman.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Kenneth Walling of the home, daughter Teresa Clarke and husband Eric of Connelly Springs; and son, Todd Alexander Chapman and wife Sherry of Taylorsville. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kendal Clarke Batts and husband Bryan of Mooresville, Robbie Clarke of Connelly Springs, Cherish Chapman Webb and husband Josh of Taylorsville, and Luke Hite of Taylorsville; great-grand children, Bailey Jo Lowman, James Bryan Batts IV, Benjamin Bodhi Batts, Laiken Ellis Webb, Cove Eryn Webb; numerous nieces and nephews; and her faithful K-9 companion, Gunnar.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service.
A graveside service will follow at Mtn. View Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Rogers officiating.
Memorial may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Joyce, i cannot say goodbye so I will see you when I get where I’m going. I will miss you so much. You’re the only one who would sit and talk with me about Cody Chapman. You were always good to me and no matter what you were still family. I love and miss you. Give my son, Cody, the biggest hug and tell him I love him too. Love Leslie
We are so sad to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers during this difficult time.
A beautiful kind soul loved by many.
So sorry to hear about Joyce Faye. My prayers are with you each and every one of you and your family. I know she will be greatly missed.
Todd And Family , My Prayers Are For You All . I Was So Sorry To Hear About Your Mom And I Know Your Best Friend . May God Give You Peace That Surpasses All Understanding And Joy to Replace Your Grieving Hearts .
Todd. Our thoughts and prayer’s are with you and the entire family. God Bless All. Love, Gary, Gaynell and Jamie Donnelly
We are very saddened to read of the passing of Mrs. Walling, we were school classmates from Rutherford College and Valdese High, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Howard & Priscilla Stirewalt
Hildebran, NC