Joan Royston

June 12, 1934 - August 12, 2019

Joan June Royston, a woman overflowing with kindness and compassion and care for others, left this life to be with her Lord on August 12, 2019 at the age of 85. Joan was born on June 12, 1934 in Grand Ledge, Michigan to Romine and Lucille (Martin) Pratt. Joan lived her life nurturing her family as well as being in the caregiving field for her adult life. She was employed by Sparrow, Charlotte Medical Care Facility, and private health care while residing in Florida for 18 years. She had a heart of gold, always remembering to send birthday and special cards to her family as well as other treasured people in her life. Her sense of humor was delightful as she was always up for a joke, and especially loved pulling jokes on others. One of her favorite annual jokes was to gift her daughter-in-law, Michele, with a lump of coal. Joan was highly competitive and stubborn when she set her mind to something. Bingo was a favorite past-time with her sisters and friends. Her last day before hospitalized she won the Jackpot! She and her husband, Gerald, were the couple who could be seen still holding hands after 66 years of wedded life together. Joan is survived by her loving husband, Gerald; sons, Randy (Michele) Royston, Mark (Linda) Royston; 4 grandchildren, Nathan (Emily), Eric (Allison), April (Brad) Phillips, Clint (Frances); 7 great-grandchildren, Elliott, Naomi, Ender, Micah, Norah, Ezekiel and Lena; siblings, Jack Pratt, Kenneth (Elaine) Pratt, Virgil Pratt, Barbara Haigh, and Nancy Mellor. She was predeceased by her brother, Dale Pratt. Friends are encouraged to support Joan's family at visitation and funeral services. Funeral services are August 17, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Community Church in Charlotte with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to New Hope Community Church. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Joan on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.