Joyce Grainger Farmer, 86, of Florence, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. There will be a small memorial at a later date.
Joyce was a native of Lawrence County, Alabama and a member of York Bluff Baptist Church, formerly, First Baptist Church of Sheffield. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved to Facebook, play online spades, and voice her political views. Joyce was also an avid gardener with red geraniums being her favorite flower.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Lorene Grainger; brother, Charles Grainger; and grandson, Cody Farmer.
Joyce is survived by her children, Kristi Farmer Montero, Larry Farmer, Jr., and Lee Farmer (Dena); sister, Linda Grainger James; grandchildren, Julie Montero Adams (Isaac), Lee Lane (Samantha), and Rodney Farmer; great-grandchildren, Teagan Adams, Cotton Montero, Lia Adams, Jeremiah Adams, Liam Adams, Jesse Stanfield, and Raven Lane; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express special thanks to NAMC nursing staff, especially, Nurse Avery, for their compassionate care.
