Joyce Ann Phillips Pierce, age 62, of Zionville, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Watauga Medical Center.

She was born October 29, 1959, in Watauga County. A daughter of Bill Phillips and the late Martha Cornett Phillips of Zionville.

She is survived by her husband, Preacher Tim Pierce; two daughters, Megan David and Scott of Buckeye, AZ; Stacey Presnell and Brandon of Banner Elk, NC;  one son, Dustin Pierce and Erin of Hampstead, NC; nine grandchildren, Colt, Cheyenne and Barrett David of Buckeye, AZ; Christian, Cooper and Caleb Presnell of Banner Elk, NC; Lyla, Boyd and Cash Pierce of Hampstead, NC; a number of nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom she loved greatly; a sister, Janice Rivera and Roland of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Alan Phillips and Pam of Zionville, NC.

Graveside services and burial will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 2:00 at Mountain Dale Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Eric Cornett will officiate. The body will lie in state from 12:00 until 2:00, Friday, February 4, 2022, at Mountain Dale Baptist Church, so friends may pay their respect and sign the guest registry.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hampton Funeral Service, to help with the funeral expenses. For memorial donations please contact Hampton Funeral Service. (828)264-7100.

Online condolences may be sent to the Pierce family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.