Joyce Marie Christian

Joyce Christian, age 75, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Joyce was born in Hawkins County, TN, to Neal Byington and Paralee Byington-Tate on September 29, 1950. She enjoyed fishing and spending time on the beach. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, and will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Tommy Richard Mann Jr.; brothers Earl, James, Roy, and M.C. Byington.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Angela (Robert) Maness; son Lynn (Jamie) Ward; grandchildren Krista (Alex Cowie) Schronce, Joshua Schronce, Brock Ward, and Daniel Ward; great-grandchildren AJ and Aiden Cowie; brothers Harold (Misty) Byington, Willie Byington, and Neal (Sue) Byington; sisters Ruth Maine, Barabara (Paul) Morelock, Gladys Fletcher; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Bethel Church Cemetery on Stanley Valley Road with Pastor Wayne Morelock officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 9:50 am.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Kingsport is serving the Christian family.