Joyce Lynn Williams, 68, recently of Morgantown, W.Va., was called home by her Lord Savior on July 12, 2024. Born on June 21, 1956, in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Harold William Moyer and Ida Mae (McIntyre) Moyer.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Richard Moyer.

Joyce was a 1974 graduate of Valley High School and she furthered her education at Frostburg State University with a Bachelors in Special Education. She retired from the Allegany County Board of Education, where she taught at various schools throughout the county. She attended the First Presbyterian Church in Lonaconing, and in her spare time she really enjoyed crafting and her community's activities.

Joyce grew up in Lonaconing, Md. and taught school for some time in Webster Springs, W.Va., where she loved the mountains and Fall colors of W.Va.

She was also a big fan of the band Aerosmith, singer Stevie Nicks, and the TV show Golden Girls.

She is survived by her loving son, Thomas "Matthew" Williams and girlfriend, Jackalyn of Bruceton Mills, W.Va.; her sister, Vivian Jane Paul and husband, Al of Ohio; two nephews, Chris and Jason Paul also of Ohio; Aunt JoAnn and husband, Robert Taylor; various cousins; her beloved canine companion, Olivia; and dear friend that also resided at Harmony of Morgantown, Geneva Michaels.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing. A funeral service will follow, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Morgan officiating.

Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lonaconing, Md.