Alice Joyce Harris-Bland

October 30, 1936 - June 13, 2022
Alice Joyce Harris-Bland

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Alice Joyce Harris-Bland, age 85 of Wilmington went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Joyce was born in Columbus County, NC on October 30, 1936 to the late Mack Duffie Edwards and Esther Mae Purvis Edwards.

Joyce was was truly loved by her family, many friends and customers. She was a Christian Lady and was most recently a member of Riley’s Creek Baptist Church in Rocky Point. Joyce was a Professional Hair Stylist for most of her adult life and had many friends and customers throughout the years. She had her own Beauty Shop for many years, “Hair Aware”.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Ernest Stephen “Steve” Bland, two sons, Alan Furlough and wife Frances, Stanley Furlough and wife Gwen; step sons, Brian and Eric Bland; granddaughters, Holly Furlough, Sheila Gentry; grandsons, Justin Cavenaugh and Conner Bland; great granddaughters, Haley Koch and Alyssa Griffin; and great great granddaughters, Rebekah and Chelsea Koch; two brothers, Wendell Edwards and wife Ellen, and Joe Edwards and wife Linda; one sister Dot Bays and husband David; and sister in-law Wanda Edwards.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Rhonda Joyce Furlough and a brother Durwood Edwards.

Visitation will start 11 am Friday, June 17, 2022 with services to begin at 12 noon at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel led by her brother in-law, Rev. David Bays. Burial will be in Seagate Cemetery. Her pallbearers will be Chris Bays, Jeffery Bays, Bradley Bays, Keith Edwards, Brian Bland and Eric Bland.

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  • June 17, 2022
    John and Connie Leonard says:
    We were very sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She was a wonderful person, who was always positive, cheerful, and gracious. She will be missed. May God hold her close.

  • June 16, 2022
    Tasha Cleveland says:
    I was saddened to hear of this wonderful ladies passing. She was always the same every time I saw her. Always smiling and making people feel special. How wonderful that she is with Jesus now and her daughter Ronda. . Thinking of her family, especially her two sons and praying for God to comfort them in the days ahead.

  • June 16, 2022
    Gene and Gail Ridley says:
    So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Praying that our Heavenly Father will give the family the peace that surpasses all understanding

  • June 16, 2022
    Terri Howard says:
    I'm so sorry for your loss. Joyce was a very kind hearted caring lady, always smiling. I have wonderful memories of her from years ago.

  • June 15, 2022
    Al Leathers says:
    Brother Steve and family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers. I trust all the lifetime of shared experiences and memories will provide you with peace and comfort as you grieve and celebrate her life. Godspeed to the arms of Christ Joyce. May God bless you all.