Eva Joyce Ferguson

Eva Joyce Ferguson, 82, of Princeton, WV, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her  home after an extended illness. She was born in Jenkinjones, WV to the late Dora and Clarence Hall. Joyce attended and was a member of Maple View Church of Christ. She was the former Owner/Operator of Joyce's Café in Bluefield, WV. She was an avid bowler at Mountaineer Bowling Lanes for many years and was  a former board member at Princeton Community  Hospital as well as a volunteer. She loved traveling, reading, and finding new places to eat. Joyce was our rock and a loving mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Worley Henley; sister, Girlie Hicks; and one grandson, Jackie R. Hill, Jr.

Joyce leaves behind her loving family that includes her children, Al Smith (Lisa) of Roanoke, VA, Dora Taylor (Willie) of Lexington, NC, Jenny Hines (Edward) of Pine Tops, NC, Jerry Smith (Glenda) of Hazzard, KY, and Joyce Stephenson (Timmy) of Princeton, WV; grandson, Isaac Starling whom she raised; sister, Pat Honaker of Montcalm, WV; and her companion, Hollis Sikes. Her greatest legacy will continue with 18 grandkids and 21 great-grandkids and one due in July. She leaves many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly along with many special friends from all walks of life.

Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home  with Minister Tony Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park where Randy Perdue, Joseph Perdue, Jason Shephard, Isaac Starling, Austin Reed and Trenton Reed will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. 

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Ferguson family.