Joyce Lee Hawley,82 of Derry NH died Sunday June 26th 2011 after a brief illness. Mrs. Hawley was a native of Dunn, NC. and was preceded in death by her late husband Sherrill C. Hawley Sr. Mrs. Hawley was born April 23,1929 and was the daughter of the late Archie and Lela (Harris) Lee of Dunn ,N.C. She relocated to Derry NH in 2005 to be near her family. She is survived by her son Curt Hawley his wife Diane Hawley along with two grand daughters, Rebekah Hawley and Rachel Hawley all from Derry, NH. She is also survived by her sister Juanita Winders of Clinton ,N.C. and a brother Granville "Tom" Lee of Dunn, NC. along with many nieces and nephews.
Joyce was a resident of Charlotte, NC. for almost 30 years where she made many life long friends. During this time she also worked as a dietary supervisor at Presbyterian Hospital where she enjoyed being of service to others. Most recently she resided at the Pleasant Valley nursing center where she served on several resident boards, was a friend to all and loved by many. She will be remembered as a true "Southern Lady" who was full of love, hope and faith in God.
Funeral services were conducted by Cromartie, Miller and Lee Funeral home in Dunn, NC. Visitation was held on Wednesday June 29th from 6pm until 8pm followed by funeral services on Thursday, June 30th at 11am at the chapel in the funeral home. For more information in Derry, NH please contact Peabody Funeral Home, or in Dunn NC please contact Cromartie, Miller and Lee.