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Joyce Thompson Wright went to be with the Lord in her heavenly home on the morning of November 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Joseph “Tommy” Thompson and Margaret Hendrickson, and siblings, “Little” Tommy Thompson, Joseph Thompson Jr., Terry Thompson, Linda McIntosh and Retha Queen.

A native of Elizabethton, Joyce was proud to be an Elizabethton Cheerleader, Class of 1966. Her greatest accomplishment was obtaining her nursing degree and working as an LPN (licensed practical nurse) at Pediatric Associates and Johnson City Medical Center (NICU) newborn nursery. She loved being a mom to her three beautiful children and aunt to many nieces, nephews and cousins. She took pride in gardening, canning, sewing and dancing. She never met a stranger. Her energy was contagious and she made everyone laugh with her  infectious sense of humor. She could liven up any party and enjoyed driving the open road where all roads lead to Cherokee. She was well known for her tender kisses and sweet spirit. In spite of losing her sight and through her long, courageous and enduring battle with cancer she remained fiery and feisty and continued to think of others more than herself. A beautiful soul  inside and out she made a lasting impression on the lives she touched. To  know her was to love her from the local pharmacists to her caring nurses and doctors, she continued to amaze everyone with her miraculous fight.

Survivors include her sister, Jennifer Thompson; her three children, David Wright, Jason Wright and Layla Wright; and her best friends, Donna Hayes, Brenda Peters and Martha Laws.

The family will be having a private graveside service at Thompson Family Cemetery at a later date. Pallbearers will be Donte Callahan, Eli Callahan, Dalton Callahan, Shane Callahan, Jesse Thompson, Justin Thompson, Taylor Thompson and Jason Thompson. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.memorialfcelizabethton.com. 

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Wright family.