Joyce Beatrice Stiles, age 90, passed peacefully February 6, 2024. She was born October 1, 1933.

She was a Faithful Member of Believer’s Christian Fellowship Church, Dr. William E. Harris Jr Pastor.  

She is preceded in death by mother, Lucretia K. Hatch and father Herbert D. Hatch Sr., brothers Phillip L. Hatch and Herbert D. Hatch Jr., sisters Shirley A. Hatch and Delores K. Carter and son, Glenn K. Stiles Sr.

Joyce is survived by sisters Joanne Lewis (Clarence), Sylvia Hull, sons Billy T. Stiles Jr. (Deaedra) Barry S. Stiles Sr. (Lyndell) Derrick G. Stiles (Coletta), seven grandchildren Nicole, Deanna, April, Glenn Jr., Belinda, Barry Jr. and Calvin and 11 great grandchildren.

She was a 1951 graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and a 25-year employee of GM Inland plant. In her pastime, Joyce enjoyed playing bridge as a member of the Dayton Duplicate Bridge Club, where she attended multiple ABA National Tournaments. She loved to bowl and participated in the Zion Baptist Church Bowling league. Joyce was an avid traveler, visiting several states and occasionally enjoying a cruise. She loved watching game shows, reading a good book, and watching movies. Most of all, Joyce enjoyed the company of family and was full of wisdom to share.