Joyce Yates, 85, formally of Treton, NJ, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Autumn Care of Statesville.

She was born January 12, 1933 in Trenton, NJ to the late John Dyer and Charlotte Bready. Joyce worked as a Switchboard Operator for many years and in her spare time enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Joyce is survived by daughters, Karen Yates of Statesville, NC and Cynthia Roldan of Cornelius, NC; son, William Yates of Trenton, NJ; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great great-granchildren.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by a son, Paul Yates.

There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Yates family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.