Fletcher, Joyce C., 71, Mars Hill, in Mars Hill, November 20, 2009. Arrangements in the care of Duncan Funeral Home, Mars Hill.
MARS HILL – Joyce C. Fletcher, 71, has finally gone to rejoin her husband Dana who was the love of her life, on Friday, November 20, 2009. She was born March 24, 1938, in Presque Isle, the daughter of Eldon and Abbie (Brooks) Bates. 
In earlier years, Joyce worked as a telephone operator and later on worked many years for H. Smith Packing. Joyce loved to sew, and was a member of the Red Hat Society, Ladies Auxiliary American Legion William Cousins Post #118, and was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly in Mars Hill. Her family was the most important thing in her life and she spent countless hours camping, visiting, and always enjoying the company of each and every one. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart and she will be sadly missed by them.
She is survived by two children: Bonnie and her husband Charles Gordon of Mars Hill; a son, Steve and his wife Jennifer Fletcher of Blaine; eight grandchildren: April, Jon, Abbie, Taylor, Page, Tucker, Emma, and Ira; five great- grandchildren: Autumn, Dana, Camille, Ashlynn, and Andrea; a special sister, Christine “Tiny” Gilmore of Presque Isle; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Dana with whom she shared 40 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on August 8, 1999, and three brothers: Ronald, Earl, Wellie Bates.
Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Mars Hill with the Rev. Richard Bell officiating. Friends called from 12 noon until time of service. Interment took place following the service at King’s Grove Cemetery in Mars Hill. There was a reception in the church fellowship hall after the committal. Arrangements in care of Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
