Joyce Nesbitt Wikoff
December 28, 1952 ~ January 14, 2020
Born in:
Bat Cave, NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJoyce Nesbitt Wikoff, 67, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, following a long illness.
Born in Bat Cave, Mrs. Wikoff was a daughter of Rhoda Owenby Nesbitt of Fairview and the late Andy Mann Nesbitt. As a registered nurse, she devoted her entire career at Mission/St. Joseph Hospitals. She enjoyed a wide range of interests including gardening, sailing and hiking, as well as being a member of the Asheville Symphony Chorus. She was a member of Nesbitt’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
In addition to her mother, her family includes her husband, Christian P. Wikoff; daughter, Dawn Effler; son, Alan Wright (April); grandchildren, Taylor, Natalie and Samantha; step children Philip Wikoff (Daniele) and Nora Wikoff (Zach); step-grandchildren, Axel and Annie; sister Gail Nesbitt and brother Steve Nesbitt.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Nesbitt’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Glenda D. Hayner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the Asheville Symphony Chorus (AshevilleSymphonyChorus.com).
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: January 18, 2020 11:00 am
Nesbitt's Chapel United Methodist Church
12 Nesbitt's Chapel Road
Fairview, NC 28730
(828) 628-2412
Visitation: January 18, 2020 10:00 am - March 29, 2026 11:00 am
Nesbitt's Chapel United Methodist Church
12 Nesbitt's Chapel Road
Fairview, NC 28730
(828) 628-2412
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Joyce was a very sweet lady. Prayers for the family.
There’s a brand new angel in the choir!
Joyce was a wonderful nurse and co-worker. Her sweetness will be missed. I enjoyed her knowledge of plants, trees and flowers and will always think of her with fondness when the plants she gave me come out each Spring. Enjoy Jesus, Joyce…
Such fond memories of our childhood and teens. We grew up together in the church, shared grammar school and high school. Your strong spirit will forever be in my heart. Your voice was beautiful! Now you will be singing with the angels and for the Lord. I will never forget all the memories we shared.
Joyce was a sweet lady who could sing like an angel. Now she sings praises to Almighy God with the angels. Sending love and prayers to the family
Joyce was a sweet lady who could sing like an angel. Now she sings to tAlmighy God with the Angels. Love and prayers for the family.
My deepest sympathy.
We are so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing she want be suffering anymore she is singing with the angels love and God Bless you all. Bill and Susie Cox
Jan hedrick
Deepest sympathies and praying for all for strength and peace.
I went to grade school and high school with Joyce Nesbitt. Although I moved away soon after high school graduation, I will forever remember her as one of the nicest, kindest and most generous people I have ever known.
I wish her family the best in this time of great sadness,
Warmest regards,
Joyce
Joyce will definety be missed. She had a wonderful personality and she has left a hole in many a hearts. Our condolences to the family.
Joyce was so kind and welcoming. She made you feel good just to be around her.
My sincere sympathies to the family.
Im so sorry to hear about her passing especially for her children Dawn and Allan. Praying for her family.
Our sympathies, Chris. Thinking of you all.
-Mark Ruscoe
Joyce welcomed me into her home when I visited Chris several years ago. I remember how comfortable she made me feel. My deepest sympathies to Chris and the entire family.
When i started at Mission in 2014, Joyce was one of the first to welcome me. She is a wonderful person and I will truly miss her. Prayers to Christian and family.
Having worked with both Joyce and you, Christian, for oh so many years, please know that it is with respect and sadness that I note her passing. I am sorry I could not be there today to honor her and add my condolences to those of your many friends and loving family.
Crystal . . . thinking of you and your family at this time. Maukie just told me.
I’m so happy he was able to spend some time with you and take part in the service.
Love and HUGS,
Bun
Steve and family,
So sorry you lost Joyce. She was always very sweet. Prayers for your family.