Joyce Perry

Mrs. Joyce Gail (Forehand) Perry of South Fulton passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on June 28, 1950, in Fulton to the late Tommy Forehand and Elizabeth Sinclair Forehand.
Joyce was a member of Knob Creek Church of Christ and was a school teacher at South Fulton Elementary School for 30 years.
She is survived by her husband, David Perry, whom she married Aug. 22, 1970; two daughters, Melissa (Brad) Isbell of Lexington, Tenn., and Elaine (David) Barnes of Paducah, Ky., six grandchildren, Alex (Casey) Cochran of Milan, Braden Isbell of Lexington, Angel Overcast of Tyler, Texas, Makayla Overcast of Paducah, Noah Barnes of Paducah and Olivia Barnes of Paducah; and two great-grandchildren, Steely Ward and Davis Cochran, both of Milan.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Greenlea Cemetery. There was no visitation and friends were asked to meet at the cemetery at the hour of service.
Hornbeak Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to New Pathways For Children, 3311 Shaw Road, Melber, KY 42069.
Online tributes may be left at www.hornbeakfuneralchapel.com.

Published in The Messenger 10.18.22