Elder Joyce Ingram Johnson Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Elder Joyce Ingram Johnson

Elder Joyce Ingram Johnson, 74, was born January 26, 1951 in High Point, NC. She was the second of two children born to Anita and Larry Edwards. Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend transitioned November 27, 2025.

Joyce attended William Penn High School and proudly graduated from Davidson Community College. She continued her education at All American Beauty Academy in Thomasville, NC in 1992 pursuing her cosmetology License. Leading to the opening of her dream business, Economy Salon, where you get the best for less established in 1993. She then furthered her education at Brookstone College of Business, obtaining her business degree in computer technology.

She was a dedicated member at Citadel of Faith in Thomasville, NC, where she attended Citadel Ministries International, Inc. and United Cornerstone Churches International, Inc. to receive her credential of Elder and her License to preach the gospel.

She retired from Wayne Industries in 2023 allowing her more time to focus on her nonprofit organization call PRESS fourth Sunday deeding from her establishment, What’s up Miss Joyce’s boutique. She also was awarded at the Martin Luther King ceremony for her services in the community.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories to her devoted children, Johnny Waden, Tanisha Smith and Javon Waden; her only sister, Phyllis Ingram Palmer; nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

“You will forever be in our heart.”

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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To the family of Ms Joyce:She was truly a sweet and caring person.She will truly be missed .She was a great neighbor Rest in heaven my angel.

Catherine

Sending the family love,prayers and my deepest sympathy, especially to her eldest son Johnny who I knew to be there for her for whatever she needed 😞

Arnita G Haskins

Sister Joyce was a beautiful sister who always loved and kind kind and encouraging words. Loved my sister in Christ may God comfort you all 🥺

Pastor Kelvin and Elder Angel Sellers

My condolences to the family

Charlie Dunlap

My condolences and prayers to Her family, her church family and friends. The memory of a great woman of God.

Janice B Allen

I'm heartbroken that you left stepmother but I know you had to go. My peace is that you continued to tell me that you were ok until the end. Because of your love for the Lord, you were okay and I'm grateful for that. I will always love you and definitely miss you. Rest with Lord my dear stepmother. Love you always Saprina

Saprina Wilkes

I'm truly going to miss my best friend for 40 years my heart is truly heavy but I know without a doubt she is with God and I will see you again so rest on friend love you

Sheila Sanders Martin

Missing you aunt Joyce love you so much 💗

Nita Smith her niece.

My dear neighbor for 20 years. Always a kind conversation. We will miss her so much.

Jeffrey flythe

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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