Joyce Hicks, 63, of Valdese, NC passed away, Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on December 15, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Neallie Fulton. Joyce enjoyed playing bingo and other computer games. She loved being with her husband and family and hosting family gatherings, especially for the holidays. Joyces loved taking care of others
Joyce is survived by her husband, Ted Hicks; grandchildren, Riley Lail and Harley Nicole Taylor-Grant (Chad); great-grandchildren, Rayne, Laekyn, and Colsen,; sisters, Janice Fulton Clark (Steve), Lois Fulton Carter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her daughter, Jamie Hicks; brother, Tim Fulton; step-son, Andrew Beane; and numerous extended family.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Paul Grindstaff officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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To each & every one of you guys im so so sorry it hit me like a ton of bricks & im still in shock ive cried & cried sorry im not there with you all I no longer have a car & I had no way of getting there please forgive me. I have talked to hoot about it. She knows that I loved her so very very much & im going to miss her really bad. And I love each & every one of you guys please please forgive me for not being there but I was in every way that I could have been. She was very special in my heart & soul & I loved her in ways that I can't explain she was a number one cousin & I love her so very very much. You all are in all my prayers & I love each & every one of you guys don't think that I don't. YOU all are so very special to me & I have the best cousin's in this whole wide world God gave me the very best in you guys & I love you all with all my heart & soul. Tell Ted that I send all my love & prayers are with him & Riley & I'm so so sorry. Guys what happen to hoot ?? Was she sick or something?? If i ever get a car & my licenses back i will be there . Im there with you guys in everyday that I can be. I love you all love Helen
Joyce will be greatly missed. She was a kind and generous woman. 💔
She was a very sweet lady ,she give u anything, she never met a stranger, VERY hard working woman!! I'm so glad I got to meet her at BSN
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you're going through, but know we here for you. Joyce was such a wonderful person, and we will always remember her sense of humor, her generosity & kindness. Sending you and Riley so much love, prayers for strength and comfort..love you. Bob, Jenny & Ethan