Joyce Marie Woodard Shackley was born in Gaston County, NC on October 20, 1942 to James and Mae Alice Davis Woodard. She transitioned from her earthly home on Thursday; April 17, 2025 at home surrounded by family.

There will be no public viewing at the funeral home.

Funeral on Thursday; April 24, 2025 at Center Baptist Church, Gastonia at 1:00 with visitation beginning at 12 noon.

Interment: Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Gastonia