Vilas, NC - Joyce Ann Brown Dollar, age 79 of Vilas became absent from the body and present with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Watauga County, and the daughter of the late Olen & Lillie Isaacs Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Barbara Sue Rominger, Mary Beavers, Pat Brown, and one Brother, Dean Brown.

Joyce is survived by her Husband of 58 years, Harrison Bud Dollar; Son, Harrison Len Dollar and wife April, Daughters; Pamela Moore and Husband Dan of Vilas, Kara Harmon, and Husband Kevin of Sugar Grove.

Her Grandchildren; LeAnn Watson of Zionville, Nicole Green and Husband Ethan of Deep Gap, Elizabeth Farmer and Husband Jeremiah of Greenville SC and Madi Grace Dollar of Vilas. Great Grandchildren; Magnolia and Scarlett Farmer of Greenville SC. She was looking forward to meeting her Great Grandson in August, Baby Green. Step Grandchildren; Emily and Lily.

Her Sisters; Betty Jo Roper of Kernersville, Virginia Godfrey of Hendersonville and two Brothers, Gene Brown of Vilas and Jim Brown of Zionville.

She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, sister and brothers-in-law, and many friends she cherished. A special niece, Joann Pardue, was like a daughter to her.

Joyce was a woman of deep faith and loved Jesus like she did her family. Nothing made her happier than being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed canning, gardening, and sewing. She hand made numerous quilts over the years, hand stitched formal dresses for her daughters and even wedding dresses for Pam and Kara. Joyce Cherished moments with Len during morning prayer and devotions. Her sweet smile and soft-spoken words will be greatly missed. We as a family hold close faith knowing we'll be united again one day. Not goodbye but see you later. She suffered from a chronic illness and letting her go home was one of the hardest things any of us had to do, but we did it with a bittersweet grace knowing she received a brand-new body with fresh new lungs. To know her was to love her. We are going to miss her so much.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00pm Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Vanderpool Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Derrick Wilson and Pastor Andy Watson. Burial will follow at the Vanderpool Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00, prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Medi Home Health and Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive Suite 101, Boone NC 28607 or AppKIDS, checks made payable to ASU Foundation, ASU Box 32064 Boone, NC 28608.

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the following who impacted our lives and helped advocate for our Joyce during her illness:

Dr. Richard Stark for going above and beyond. Our Walmart Pharmacy Family who loved her as their own and took special time making sure she was provided with the medications needed. The friendships we made with many at Medi Home Health and Hospice who loved and guided each of us during a difficult time with so much love and compassion. A special thank you to Debbie Harmon (Kara's Mother-in-Law) who provided Joyce with nursing care when she needed it most and stayed by her bedside in her final days. Joyce loved Debbie and Debbie loved her.

Online condolences may be sent to the Dollar Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.