Joyce Elaine Gaither, a resident of Henryetta, died March 1, 2019 in Dewar at the age of 70. She was born June 14, 1946 in Henryetta to Elgan and Eldene (Mitchell) Cunningham.
Joyce married the love of her life, Donald Wayne Gaither Sept. 28, 1964 in Oklahoma City. Joyce and Don worked together at Anchor Glass Company in Henryetta for many years and retired together. She was a member of the Tulledega Hills Baptist Church in Henryetta.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elgan and Eldene Cunningham and her husband Donald Wayne Gaither.
She is survived by her son, Lloyd Gaither and wife Traci of Dewar; two grandchildren, Ashton Deming and husband Cody of Raeford, N.C. and Tristan Gaither of Dewar; three great grandchildren: Kallie Gaither, Damon and Avery Deming; sister, Virginia Scott and husband Ricky of Henryetta; brother, Eric Cunningham of Henryetta; as well as a host of friends and other relatives.
Viewing will be from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 with family present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Dale Huckabay and Rev. Robert Hunnicutt officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.