Joyce D. Miller, 64, of Burgaw passed peacefully at home on Monday, January 25, 2016 surrounded with love by her beloved family.

She was born June 23, 1951 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Odell and Margaret Lewis Daughtrey. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Miller and brothers, Durwood and Everett Earl Daughtrey.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Barry A. Miller; children, Allan Miller (Allison), Chris Lewis (Denise), Ashlee Miller, and Brandon Miller (Crystal); son-in-law, Kevin Phillips (Laura); grandchildren, Jason, Addison, Elijah, Holland, Allie, Skylar, Khloe, Graylen, and Cael; sisters, Barbara Smith, Frankie Saunders (Louis), and Janice Daughtrey; brothers, James Daughtrey (Nena) and Ernie Daughtrey (Kay); sister-in-law, Judy Daughtrey; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Joyce was a faithful member of Bear Branch Baptist Church and lived her life with God as her guide. She graduated from UNC-Wilmington and taught school for many years at Wallace Elementary School. Joyce believed teaching was one of her special missions in life, therefore she was a positive influence on her many students.

Joyce loved with all of her heart and her radiant smile and caring manner brightened the life of family, friends and students. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren. Filled with kindness, compassion, joy and gentle laughter, Joyce welcomed everyone she met into her wide circle of extended family and friends. For the past eight years, Joyce remained steadfast in faith and graceful in handling her illness. The footprints Joyce leaves will long remain on this earth.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Elbert Bradshaw officiating. Entombment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. William Hewett officiating.

Flowers are welcomed as well as donations to Bear Branch Baptist Church, PO Box 235, Currie NC 28435.

Special thanks to Dr. Billy McNulty and his staff for their diligent care for the past eight years. Also thanks to Lower Cape Fear Hospice staff, who cared so tenderly for Joyce at the end of her battle.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Elbert Bradshaw officiating. Entombment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. William Hewett officiating.