Joyce Ann Adkins, 74, of Barboursville, WV died Sunday March 27, 2022.  She was born May 28, 1947 in Mt. Gay, WV, a daughter of the late Willis and Elizabeth Short Simpkins.  She was also preceded in death by a son Steven Adkins.
     She is survived by her husband of 54 years Jennings L. Adkins; two sons, Willis G. Adkins of Barboursville, WV and Gregory L. Adkins of Ona, WV; a granddaughter, Caitlyn Adkins.
     Joyce was a loving mother and wife.  She was a member of the Barboursville Church of God, and a member of DAV Chapter 2 Auxiliary and VFW post 1064 Auxiliary.
     Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday March 30,  2022 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, WV with Michael Abshire officiating. The burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery, Branchland, WV.  A visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.