Joyce Elaine Moore Deatcher, 78, of Clarkesville, Georgia, died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Habersham Home.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on November 07, 1943, she was a daughter of the late James Ollice Moore and Hazel York Moore. Joyce had one younger brother, Dr. James A. Moore of Helen, GA. Joyce grew up in Doraville, GA. She lived in Ireland for a number of years then settled back in Clarkesville, GA. She achieved a Masters Degree in Social Work from UGA and consulted with nursing homes throughout Georgia and surrounding areas. Joyce met her Scottish husband while living in Ireland. She loved all plants and would spend many hours gardening and working on her plants. Joyce had an intense love for all animals and was always surrounded by pets. Her love of animals was a very important part of her life, especially her cats. Joyce also loved traveling and the excitement of new experiences.
Survivors include her husband John Deatcher of Helen, GA; and locally by her first cousins, Eddie York, Dorothea York Harkins, Freddie York Lingerfelt, Tommy (Jimmy) Powell, Jerry Powell, and David York of Valdosta, Ga.
No formal services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any donations be made to your local humane society.
An online guest registry is available for the family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
