Joyce Edwards Wheeler

Mrs. Joyce Edwards Wheeler, age 73, of Aragon, GA, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 26, 2024, at her residence.

Joyce was born in Aragon on March 2, 1951, a daughter of the late Sam Everett Edwards and Lois Duke Edwards. She had lived the greater part of her life in Polk County and was a member of Euharlee Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, Joyce was the activity director at Rockmart Nursing Home. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Joyce dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James B. Wheeler, Sr., son James B. Wheeler, Jr., brother, Ricky Edwards, and great-grandson, Jake Wheeler.

Joyce is survived by a daughter, Melissa (Michael) Hembree; sons, David Wheeler and Jonathan Wheeler; brother, Rev. Michael S. (Diane) Edwards. Ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and sever nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside and interment services for Joyce will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Polk Memory Gardens with Pastor Casey Waits officiating.

Pallbearers will include David Wheeler, Jonathan Wheeler, Michael S. Edwards, Michael Hembree, Casey Waits, Michael C. Edwards.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Joyce Edwards Wheeler.