Joyce Roberts Summerlin

joyce  summerlin

October 21, 1936 ~ September 25, 2023

Born in: Cincinnati, OH
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Joyce Roberts Summerlin, 86, died on Monday, September 25, 2023.

She was born on October 21, 1936, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late William Alton Roberts and Vida Davies Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Harry H. Summerlin, Jr., and by her son, Daniel Davies Summerlin.

She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca S. Huntley and husband, Dr. Doug Huntley, of Hendersonville; daughter-in-law, Lizzy Durham Summerlin, of Asheville; grandchildren, Benjamin T. Huntley (Scarlett Whitfield), Katherine Elizabeth Huntley, Anna Huntley Bowkett (Thomas Bowkett), Abigail Elizabeth Summerlin and Davies Cecilia Summerlin; and great-granddaughter, Hallie Summerlin Huntley. She is also survived by two brothers, Alton Roberts (Karen Roberts), of Asheville, and Tom Roberts (Mary Ellen Gabbert), of Denver, CO.

Joyce worked at Mission Hospital as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery for more than 25 years. She was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir, held church offices, played in the handbell choir and volunteered in countless projects and ministries over the years. She loved the outdoors and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.

She will be sincerely missed by her family and friends. A Service to Witness to the Resurrection will take place at a later date at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Asheville, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Community Garden Fund, 789 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804, or to the SECU Center for Memory Care, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting the family.

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  1. Joyce was the very essence of a lady, sweetness, kindness and intellect. For the few times I was fortunate enough to be in her company, I admired her wit and genuine interest in others. She was such an intelligent woman who was ahead of her time. May she rest in peace in the arms of her dear Harry and son Daniel. She will certainly be missed.

  2. Dear family of Joyce: I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. I worked with Joyce at Mission for many years, and she helped with the delivery of one of my children, and she was the kindest and most gracious of souls. I know the loss is immense.
    Prayers and love to you all.

  3. TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. HARRY H. SUMMERLIN:

    JUST WANTED TO SEND YOU ALL THS SHORT NOTE TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS & IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY & ESPECIALLY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS & KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS LOVING CARE, AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE I HAVE KNOWN REBECCA & HER HUSBAND DOUG HUNTLEY & THEIR THREE CHILDREN BEN HUNTLEY, KATIE HUNTLEY & ANNA ( HUNTLEY) BOWKETT FOR MANY YEARS. LOVE IN CHRIST, JEAN SHEAROUSE

  4. Our sympathy on the loss of your mom, grandmother and sister. I worked with Joyce for many years at Mission Hospital Labor and Delivery and Joyce and I rode to and from work together on many occasions. She loved being a Labor and Delivery nurse, her family and her church. She was always interested in others and sought opportunities to serve with love and humility.


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