Joyce Ann Kaufman, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 8, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born March 17, 1940, to Foster Liles and Annie Liles (Horn) of Cleburne County, Ark.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Kaufman Sr.; parents, Foster and Annie Liles; brothers, Elvia Liles (Geneva), Decoy Liles (Ricca), and Eugene Liles; and sister, Goldia Garner (Raymond).

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jack E. Kaufman Jr. (Darla) and Todd A. Kaufman; grandson, Ryan Kaufman (Stephanie); granddaughter, Angela Kaufman; sister-in-law, Myrna Liles; dog, Cody; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Monday, August 15, 2022, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, from 5 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Hospice of Iredell County.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Kaufman family.