Birth date: Jun 30, 1941 Death date: Dec 25, 2020
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Joyce Mae St. Germain, age 79, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC.Born on June 30, 1941 in Jones County, TX, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Juanita Astor Smith.Joyce was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her family and spending time with them. She was caring and had a sweet nature with a big heart for everyone and had a good sense of humor. She was a great cook and enjoyed various kinds of arts and crafts. She was an avid reader, she enjoyed playing cards and traveling.Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Roger St. Germain of the home; her daughters; Michelle Henderson and husband, Jeff of Raleigh, NC and Leslie St. Germain of Lady Lake, FL; her sons; Michael St. Germain and wife, Carri of Bakersville and Steven St. Germain and wife, Allison of Bethel, CT; her brothers; James Smith of Ft. Worth, TX; Tommy Smith and wife, Delores of Arlington, TX; Ray Smith and wife, Pam of San Antonio, TX; and Jesse Smith, Jr. of Arlington, TX; her grandchildren; Zachary and wife, Naira; Kate and wife, Caitlyn; Ian; and Emily; her great grandchildren; Ally, Ava, Oaklyn, and Mason; and several nieces and nephews.A Christian Burial Mass will be on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the St. Lucien Catholic Church in Spruce Pine with Father Christopher Bond officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at St. Lucien Catholic Church. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial donations may be made to; St. Jude’s Children’s www.stjude.orgDue to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and family members attending the visitation and service to please bring and wear a mask at all times and maintain social distancing. Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Joyce St. Germain’s name and then you may sign her guestbook. Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. St. Germain and is honored to be serving the St. Germain family. Mrs. St. Germain’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO; St. Jude's Children's Hospital www.stjude.org~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Read Obituary
1973-1974, Athens, Greece. I was so lucky to meet during this time in my life. Not sure where I'd be today if she hadn't been a friend indeed to a friend in need. Although we hadn't been in touch for years, I often think of her when I crochet, or cook cubed steaks, or make spaghetti sauce - all things she taught me at that time. I always remember her and smile, and I hope that your memories will also bring comfort to you during these trying days Diane Burns
To Roger and family; I just learned of Joyce's passing this morning. Such a shock and I am so sorry. I will miss her. My prayers go out to all of you for comfort and peace. May God Bless you all.
Ann Tallman
Our memories of Greece are cherished along with your friendship. The Lord be with you.
Jean & Wayne Hatcher
Dear Mike and family, our sincere condolences to all of you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may all the special memories of your Mom bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
John Mullaney and family
To the Family of Joyce Mae St. Germain
I met Joyce in 1985. My daughter, Carri Owens, just happened to fall in love with her son, Michael St. Germain. We all just happened to live in Cary, NC. Carri lived with Michelle St. Germain, Michael’s sister – so that is how this young couple met. It did not take them long to decide to get married. Joyce and Roger and Bob Owens and I met and discussed our children’s plans and the ball started rolling.
We all set forth on a journey together, a journey that would be filled with much joy but also some sorrow. The “kids” moved close to the base where Michael was stationed. Everything was good for us all. Before we could get adjusted to one new family member we were told that we were going to be grandparents. Joyce and I are the same age, so I did not think either of us was ready to put on grannie clothes but we tried to get in the swing of it. After several months, the doctors told our sweet couple that something was not right. The next time I saw Joyce was in the hospital in Chapel Hill and we were mourning the birth and death of our first precious granddaughter, Megan. We were all devastated. Bob and I were now separated and Carri came home to me to plan a funeral.
The couple moved to New York and both were working. They were near Michael’s family who had moved to Conn. Within a year, Zachary was born and Joyce and I were excited Grandmothers!!! We saw each other and celebrated Zach’s christening in Conn. at their home.
Jack Lang had come into my life and before long we were planning another wedding.
Then came another happy day when Joyce and I could plan buying sweet little dresses for our beautiful little smiling granddaughter named Kate Lynn.
The years rolled by, and all our children were getting older. Zachary is now married and he and Nairi have 4 great children. Kate and Caitlan are still newlyweds and they are in their first house.
As the children were settling in the North Carolina mountains, Jack and I moved close to Carri and Mike and shortly afterward Joyce and Roger left sunny Florida to be nearby also. We have had great get togethers at parks and picnic grounds and even yards. We enjoyed the grandchildren and had smiles on our faces when we saw them coming and big smiles when they left us.
Joyce has gotten more and more sick and grew extremely tired. Covid-19 kept us apart this past year, lots of changes and giving up outings and giving hugs. The family will continue to miss getting hugs from a good wife, good mother, grandmother, and friend. I look forward to seeing you in heaven and catching up on our sweet talks. Goodbye my friend. Billie
To all of Joyce's family...so sorry to learn of her passing. Such fond memories of the Smith family. Spent many hours with Ray and family on the ranch..really special times! God bless this family, praying for peace and understanding....Randy/ Nita Byers
I love you Mom!!!!! I hope you danced when you got to heaven!!!!! You will be missed so much..... xoxoxo. Leslie
