Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

November 17, 2022

Joyce Gregory Stiles of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday November 17, 2022, at the age of 93. Ms. Stiles was a long-time resident of the Carriage Club in Charlotte.

Ms. Stiles was born June 2, 1929, in Dania, Florida, the youngest child of John and Iola Gregory. Joyce graduated from Dania High School and from Florida State University with a degree in music education. While at FSU, Joyce was president of the Delta Delta Delta sorority chapter. She was married in 1951 to her longtime husband Andrew “Andy” Stiles. Andy and Joyce were married for 69 years until Andy’s death in 2021.

Ms. Stiles was a teacher in preschool and lower school education for many years. A natural musician, Joyce delighted friends and family alike with her piano playing throughout her life. She played in church, school presentations, entertained nursing home residents and thrilled generations of children. Her repertoire included classical pieces, jazz standards, show tunes, Christmas songs and children’s favorites.

Ms. Stiles is survived by three children: Ned Stiles (and wife Malinda) of Charlotte, Lynne Stiles (and husband Henry Krempel) of Chester, CT, and Margaret “Peggy” Johnson (and husband Keith Johnson) of Ft. Mitchell, KY.

Ms. Stiles is also survived by six grandchildren: Andrew Stiles, Megan Stiles Lyford, Sam Krempel, Dash Krempel, Allyson Johnson and Meredith Johnson, and a two-and-a-half-year-old great-grandson, Benjamin Lyford. 

A private memorial service will be held for close friends and immediate family. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.