Joyce Elaine Ward Caffee

January 18, 1949 - January 14, 2022
Joyce Elaine Ward Caffee

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Joyce Elaine Ward Caffee, age 72 of Leland went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center.

Joyce was born in Southport, NC on January 18, 1949, to the late James Duris Ward and Gertha Jennrette Ward. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Norman S. Ward, James H. Ward and Roger C. Ward.

Joyce grew up in Southport, NC and graduated from Southport High School where she was a fierce basketball player. She was member of Southport Baptist Church and now, a current member of First Baptist of Wilmington.

Joyce retired from the Brunswick County School System with 30 years of service. During that time, she touched so many with her loving and caring nature. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Billy R. Caffee; daughter, Candace Caffee Wolff, and fiancé Neil Smith of Wilmington; son, Ray Caffee and wife, Brittany; brother, Charlie E. Ward; and sister, Omega A. Harrison; four grandchildren, Garrett Wolff, Beckett Caffee, Wyatt Caffee, and Merritt Caffee; and other extended family members including many nieces, nephews, cousins, and longtime friends. Also, she leaves behind her best friend of 68 years, Brenda Crisco from Southport.

Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, January 19th at First Baptist Church on 5th and Market Street in Wilmington. Visitation with family will be 1-hour prior to the Memorial Service at the church.

Joyce loved flowers and they are welcomed, but in lieu of flowers, the family would love for you to donate in her memory to the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center or donate blood to the American Red Cross.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-9099

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  • January 17, 2022
    Keith Karpinsky says:
    Ray, it saddens me to hear about your mom‘s passing. She was truly a good soul.Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  • January 17, 2022
    Susan Bellamy says:
    There are just no words to express the sadness I feel for Joyce’s family. She has been my friend since we were little girls. We shared many laughs as did our mothers. They were friends, also. Please find comfort in the many memories made with Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with Joyce’s family at this difficult time. ❤️

  • January 17, 2022
    Kathy Joyner Maland says:
    I am so very sad to learn of Joyce’s passing. We were friends in high school and as the two redheads in our class we did get into some mischief… especially the summer after our Junior year when we told beach visitors we were sisters. What a smile, what a laugh, what joy for life she shared with us all. I will miss knowing she is here among us but know she is smiling down on everyone she loved. My most sincere condolences for all who loved her. RIP my red headed friend. ♥️

  • January 17, 2022
    Brenda Smith says:
    With deepest sympathy. My heart goes out to all of you during this sad and difficult time

  • January 17, 2022
    Brenda Smith says:
    My heart goes out to all of you during this sad and difficult time.