Joyce Winfrey Lewis, age 81, of Dickson, Tennessee passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at NHC after a lengthy stay. Her family was by her side.
Joyce was born in Dickson County and was the daughter of the late Alfred Earl and Edna Lorene Lindsey Winfrey. She attended William James High School and was the wife of the late Edward Clay “Snooks” Lewis who preceded her in death in April 2025. Work just came natural for Joyce, she had a lengthy working career, for some 35 years she was a seamstress with the former Red Cap Industries here in Dickson, later working with Lamastus Service Center and Murphys Cee Bee store in Charlotte. She loved to work and excelled at everything she attempted.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Erranton, brother and sisters, Billy Winfrey, Wanda Taylor, and infant sister Pam Winfrey.
During the past several years she was a resident of NHC of Dickson, TN where she captured the love of so many of the staff and she loved them back. They truly were her extended family. NHC even named her the grandma of the year honor. Her family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for all the love and care that they gave to Joyce while she was there. Your love and kindness will never be forgotten.
Not only being one of the best seamstresses, but Joyce was also known to be one of the best southern comfort cooks. Known for her fried chicken, her fried catfish, hushpuppies, and pear preserves. She could put out a spread of food that could capture the appetite of everyone.
Joyce was a fun-loving mother and grandmother. Known by her grands as “My Mama”. Debbie said it very lovingly, “She was my best friend, grouchy granny and could really wear the title of sassy and spicy.”
She is survived by her children, Eddie Lewis (Tammy), Jerry Lewis (Pam), Gary Lewis (Cindy), Debbie Erranton (Robert), Jeff Lewis (Lynn), Chris Lewis (Becky), her brothers, Danny Winfrey (Robbie), Braxton Winfrey, her sisters, Kathleen Miller (Bill), Peggy Osborne, Mildred Sullivan, Linda Gray, Brenda Schmittou, Becky Swaw, 15 Grandchildren, 10 Great-grandchildren, 3 Great Great-Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her extended NHC family.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, December 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Jerry Burgess and Josh Lewis will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday evening, December 19th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will continue Saturday beginning at 12 Noon until time of service. https://taylorsince1909.com
Those desiring, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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