Joyce Youngblood

Joyce Johnson Youngblood, a cherished resident of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at Carolina Village. Born in New Bern, North Carolina, Joyce lived a life marked by dedication to both her family and her community.

Joyce was a paralegal and later became a devoted homemaker when her children were born, displaying a remarkable balance between her professional pursuits and her love for her family. She volunteered her time to better the lives of many in our community. Her passions included tending to her beautiful garden filled with flowers, traveling to new places, and playing tennis – activities that brought her great joy and fulfillment.

A proud member of the Hendersonville High School Class of 1953, Joyce went on to attend Radford College, further enriching her life with education and experiences. She was a faithful member of Fletcher United Methodist Church, where she found spiritual nourishment and community.

Joyce is preceded in death by her loving parents, David W. Johnson and Loraine Johnson, her beloved son, John Youngblood, and her brother, David Johnson, Jr. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with her surviving family members: husband of 63 years, Kenneth Youngblood; her daughter, Kaye Youngblood of Hendersonville; her grandson, Jake Youngblood of Hendersonville; sisters-in-law, Ann Allen of Hendersonville and Becky Johnson of San Diego, CA; along with nieces and nephews, Ricky Johnson (Eunie), Sherry Hougard (Steve), Beth Youngblood (Paul Jason), Josie Sidhu, Katie Henderson, Peter Youngblood (Victoria), Mary Youngblood (Luis Martinez), Megan Moore, Chance Moore, Kata Moore, Jaiden Sidhu, Isaac Henderson, Addisyn Sidhu, Mark Henderson, Michael Moore, Joe Martinez, Dean Martinez, Madison Hougard, Nate Hougard, and Shane Hougard, and extended family members who will deeply miss her presence.

The funeral service to honor Joyce’s life was held at 11 AM on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Fletcher United Methodist Church with Reverend Randy Sherrill officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hendersonville High School Scholarships, Fletcher United Methodist Church, or Hands On! Children’s Museum.

Joyce’s nurturing spirit, vibrant personality, and unwavering kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be remembered always and forever missed by her family, friends, and community. Shuler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and an online registry may be found at www.shulerfuneral.com