A native of Ware Shoals, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Leonard and Katy Freeman.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Nelson Harris Sr. Survivors include, children, Donna Goff (Mike), Sherry Roberts (Walt), Nelson Harris Jr. (Korey), Laurie Lampus (Richard), sibling, Inez Hutchinson, 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Joyce was a retired nurse of 20 years at Lakeland Regional Medical Center also retired from Kraft Foods Production of 20 years. She was of Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, carpentry work, being a caretaker and loved her family.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 3, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lanier Funeral and Cremation Services, 717 Griffin Road, Lakeland, FL 33805. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM.
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