Joyce Louise Nantz Simpson, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Joyce was born October 23, 1933, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Morrison and Rena Phillips Nantz. She graduated from Mooresville High School, Class of 1952 and on May 5, 1961, she married William Ervin Simpson Sr., who passed away August 5, 2004. She retired from Northwestern Bank and was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, William “Billy” E. Simpson Jr. and wife Terry of Statesville; and one sister, Elizabeth Nantz Lowe of Mooresville. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Richard A. Nantz; one sister, Vivian Nantz Bowles; two brothers-in-law, Bobby Lowe and Edsel Bowles; a sister-in-law, Mary Nantz; and two nephews and one niece.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will speak with friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House or the Alzheimers Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.