Joyce Shepherd Cheeks Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 16, 2023, at the age of 63, Joyce Shepherd Cheeks of Atkins, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her daughter Amy Cheeks; her parents, Wade Shepherd and Margie Shepherd; and her sisters, Millie, Janie and Darlene.
She is survived by: her daughters, Denise Bryant (T. J.) and Danita Riccio (Brian); her grandchildren, McKinsley Leftwich, McKayden Johnson, McKylee Johnson, Claire Bryant and Asher Riccio; her great grandchild Kalliope Leftwich; her niece Donna; and her cousins, Kathy, Jimmy, Wendy and James.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Smyth County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1124, Marion VA 24354; or to Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church Ministries, 442 Freedom Tabernacle Lane, Atkins VA 24311.
