Joy Temple McGinnis, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 24, 2021 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia, NC.

Born December 11, 1937 in Mitchell County, NC. She was daughter of the late Gus and Jessie Bennett Peterson. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother Pearl Peterson, son Chris Howell, and 2 brothers Ed and C.L. Peterson. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She spent her life as a homemaker.

SURVIVORS: Husband Jim McGinnis

Sons: Dean Howell (Brenda) of Kings Mountain, NC; William Howell of Bakersville, NC, and Mike Howell of Gastonia, NC.

7 Grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: All services will be private.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA