Joyce Hayden Dawson

Joyce Hayden Kerby Dawson, 83, of Town Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Bro. Brandon Kerby officiating. Burial will be at Sanderson Cemetery.

Born on September 28, 1942 to the late Travis and Berchie Lee Blankenship Kerby, Joyce was a member of Sanderson Chapel Church for many years. She also worked in the lunchroom at Hatton High School for 27 years. Affectionately know as the "Best Nana" by her grandchildren, Joyce was an avid quilter, seamstress, and a published poet.

Survivors include her children, Tammy Bogle, Pam Armidano, Sandy (Joel) Walker, and Brent (Laura) Dawson; grandchildren, Nick (Sue Ann) Harville, Cassidy (Austin) McElroy, Jake Dawson, Gabe (Taylor) Armidano, and Josh Dawson; great-grandchildren, Zane (Maddie) Harville, Micah (Lily) Harville, Aiden Harville, Izabella Dawson, Asher Cole, Adalee McElroy, and Wyatt McElroy; great-great-grandchildren, LouElla Harville, and Cameron Harville; sisters, Betty Dutton, and Bonita (Larry) LouAllen; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Willard Ray Dawson; and her parents.

Pallbearers will be Gabe Armidano, Josh Dawson, Zane Harville, Micah Harville, Aiden Harville, and Justin LouAllen.

The family extends special thanks to the nurses and staff of Hospice of North Alabama along with Gentiva Hospice for all of their loving care given to Joyce.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sanderson Chapel Cemetery Fund, c/o Brandon Kerby.