Joyce Smith Cheek

Joyce Smith Cheek, 85, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018.

Mrs. Cheek was a daughter of the late Charlie H. Smith and Nobie Gunter Smith. She was born in Elberton, but spent most of her adult life in Athens where she retired from the Clarke County School District. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cheek was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Cheek; and siblings: L.H. Smith, J.A. Smith, Alton Smith, Maurice Smith, Curtis Smith, Herman Smith, Wesley Smith, Joe Smith, Lewis Smith, Edna Tipaldos, and Elma Crowley.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Hamilton (Jeff) and Amy Ivey (Shannon); four grandchildren, Jonathan Hamilton, Kaylan Carter (Adam), Dylan Ivey (Marlana) and Grayson Ivey and four great-grandchildren, Devin, Addie Grace, Cohen and Abel.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, East. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 until 2:00 pm.

Flowers are accepted.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East is in charge of arrangements. Announcement courtesy of Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton.