Joyce Crook Morgan
March 27, 1939 ~ February 25, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJoyce Crook Morgan, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
An Asheville native, Joyce was a daughter of the late Carl Lee and Opal Ayers Crook. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jenny L. Crook and Anne Willis; nephews, Stevie and Randy Lance; and great-nieces, Tiffany Lance and Allison Kobar.
Mrs. Morgan was a graduate of Erwin High School and retired as a supervisor from the National Climatic Data Center following 30 years of service.
Joyce enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially her great-granddaughter, Raegan.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dale Morgan; son, Shannon Morgan (Donna Martin); sisters, Myra Ramsey and Susan Allman (Joe); brother, Leonard Crook (Veronica); grandchildren, Pressley Edwards (Adrian), and their daughter Raegan, and Andrew Morgan; nieces, Tina Henderson and Mechelle Sexton; and nephew, Lynn Crook.
Her family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Chad Ellege, Leicester Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will then take place at Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o John Towles, 40 Hayes Cove Rd., Leicester, NC 28748.
Services
Visitation: March 2, 2026 11:30 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: March 2, 2026 1:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: March 2, 2026 2:30 pm
Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
876 Newfound Road
Leicester, NC 28748
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Larry and I were so sorry to hear about Joyce. She was a sweet person and will be truly missed. Our love and prayers are with each of you.
Joyce and I grew up together….went to church at DeaverView, went to Johnston School, graduated at Erwin. I married and moved away….she stayed in the area….we saw each other at reunions, etc…I remember her fondly!!
Norma Sams Jones
Dale and Shannon and Donna, we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you miss your dear Joyce.
Fondly, Randy, Sarah (Morgan), Ellen, and Joe Alles
To Dale, Shannon & family, I’ve enjoyed the friendship with Joyce for many years. She was a wonderful, “ classy” lady. I know you all will greatly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss
Dear Dale & family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Cherish your memories
My sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, Mother, grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I’m so glad God had a hand in letting me see and talk with Joyce and Dale a few months ago at Clyde’s on that Sunday afternoon. She was a client of mine for years when she worked at the federal building across the street from the salon.
She was a mentor and close friend. Heaven gained an angel at her homecoming!!!
Myra, our prayers are with you during this sad time. We are sorry for your loss.
Myra, our prayers are with you during this sad time. We are sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers, love, fond memories of Aunt Joyce on Angel Wings to Uncle Dale, Shannon and the family.
Dale, Shannon, Pressley and Andrew,
We are all very sorry for your loss. Joyce was always kind and sweet to all of us and we hope happy memories of her will ease your sorrow.
Dale, Bill and I are heartbroken to hear of Joyce’s passing. You and your Family are in our Prayers. She was such as delight to be around. Kim