Joyce (Craft) Hudson

Harrells

Mrs. Joyce Craft Hudson, 83, of Belvin Maynard Rd., passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 28 at 2:00 P M at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Janice Fucili officiating. Burial will follow at Clinton Cemetery.

Born in 1940 in Duplin County, Joyce was the daughter of the late Ruby Franklin and Gladys Henderson Craft. She was retired from the Sampson County School System, a member of the Wallace First Baptist Church, and the widow of Robert Clarence Hudson. She was an avid reader and loved music, theatre, and traveling with her sisters.

Joyce is survived by her daughter, Debra H. Piner, and husband, Joseph of Harrells. Son, Lynn Hudson, and wife, Penny of Harrells. Five sisters, Judy Marshburn of Fayetteville, Janice Fucili, Juanita Dail, Jonelle Findeison all of Wallace, and Joan Lippincott of Milford, N.J. Three brothers, Jerald Craft of Wallace, Julian Ray Craft of Harrells, Jeffrey Craft of Pink Hill. Three grandchildren, Melissa Hubbard, and husband, Michael,  Matthew Hudson, Nicole Piner, and husband, Brandon. Two great-grandchildren, Jax Hubbard, Cameron Hall, and a family friend, Barry Head.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 P.M. and other times at the home of her daughter, at 65 Belvin Maynard Rd. Harrells, NC.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Hudson Family.

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