Joyce Ann Ratley, 76, of Lawndale, NC, passed away on November 28, 2024 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Born June 17, 1948 in Cleveland Co., NC, She was the Daughter of the late Otis Winslow Greene and Ruth Blanton Greene and was preceded in death by brother, Dean Greene. "Cooter" loved to dance, bake, watch movies, collect baby dolls and antiques to refinish. She was happily and devotedly married for over 55 years, producing a family she valued more than anything. She loved her family, whom returned their love tenfold. Her family looks forward to celebrating that love and her life in a private ceremony at her home Saturday, December 7, 2024.
SURVIVORS: Husband: Giles Ratley, Lawndale, NC
Daughter: Gina VanDyke and husband John, Grover, NC
Sisters: Linda Greene, Grover, NC and Sylvia Bridges and husband Jay, Kings Mtn. NC Grandchildren: Madison VanDyke and Isaac, Belmont, NC
Leah VanDyke and Anthony, Ellenboro, NC
Great-Grandchild: Rowley Baynard

Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date

MEMORIALS: St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St Jude's Place, Memphis, TN
38105 or online @ www.stjude.org/donate

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