Joyce E. (Owens) Taylor was born October 3, 1959 and was peacefully called home on March 8, 2020 in her hometown of Newport News. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sibling and aunt, and a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Joyce was the daughter of Ruth Jones and Deames C. Owens Sr., and granddaughter of Missouri and William H. Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janice Owens; and grandparents.

She is survived by son, Harold Taylor, Jr.; grandchildren, Amya, Antoine, and Aerie; siblings, Dena, Patricia (Chicago), Anita and Deames Jr.; nieces, Shaunita, Caretta, Amelia, Onya, Cornisha, Coretta; and nephew, Tayvon.

Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020 at O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.  O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.