Joyce Howard, 74, of Myrtle Beach, passed away peacefully February 4, 2023, with her family by her side at Conway Medical Center.
Joyce Howard was born in Endicott NY, daughter of Marie McClure and the late Richard McClure. Joyce worked for many years as executive assistant to the Chairman of the BC Open golf tournament. She retired to Myrtle Beach in 2006 with her loving husband David. She loved watching Jeopardy, going to weekly trivia at Dagwoods and was an avid reader.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 52 years, David; two daughters, Christine Minton and husband, Doug of Columbus OH, Andrea Shields and husband, David of Simpsonville, SC; two grandchildren, Ethan & Alyssa Minton; 4 grand dogs and special 2 kitties Squeaky and Seymore; sister, Jeanne Schwarze; brothers; James McClure, John McClure, Jeff McClure, and Jerry McClure; niece Amanda Lopez, nephews; Alex McClure and Zachary Schwarze all of Durham, NC.
The Family is planning to have a celebration of her life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Grand Strand Humane Society https://www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com/how-you-can-help/donate/ , Myrtle Beach SC or Broome County Community Charities, Endicott, New York https://www.dsgopen.com/bccc/ .
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