Joyce Storey Barrier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce Storey Barrier, age 87, of Newland, NC, went to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Joyce was born May 1st. 1935 in Norfolk, VA. She moved to Newland with her family at a very young age and never left making Newland her forever home. She was preceded in death by her children's father, Paul C. Johnson and a second husband, Ernest" Red" Barrier; her parents Will & Texie Storey; brothers James, Forest, Doug, Storey ; Sisters, Jean Shook and Lorena Townsend; Joyce was a wonderful Mother who loved her family dearly. She is survived by sons; Paul (Susan); Tim (Dawn) and Jamey (Melodie); Grandsons; Cody (Megan), Lucas and Devron. Granddaughters; Kaitlyn (Alex) Sabrowsky and Shelby. Sister-In- Laws, Elizabeth Storey and Harriet Storey. She also had one great-granddaughter; Scarlett Rae Johnson and many nieces and nephews whom she thought so much of. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:00 on Thursday, June 9th, at First Baptist Church Newland. Services for Joyce Barrier will be held on Thursday, June 9th, following the visitation at beginning at 4:00 with Dr. Bill Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Johnson Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to LifeCare Center of Banner Elk and Medi-Home Hospice. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Barrier family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Joyce and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121

Joyce Storey Barrier

May 1, 1935 - June 7, 2022