Joyce Ann Priestley, 66, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Select Specialty Care, in Charleston after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael “Mike” Lee Priestley and sister, Ruth Barker. She was a homemaker. Joyce is survived by her, husband, Wilburn “Chap”; daughter and husband, Cathy and Wayne Hall of Hurricane; son and wife, John and Carolyn Priestley of Fairmont; five grandchildren, Christine, Wendi, Ashley, Meghan and Michael.
A memorial service will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Steve Hontz officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.