Joyce Ann Owens, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in the comfort of her own home.

She was a graduate of Howard High School. Joyce at a young age had a passion for cooking. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the early 90s. It was there that she pursued her passion for cooking, working for Sunset Restaurant as a cook. Joyce retired from the Sunset Restaurant after nearly 20 years. Joyce loved to cook and over the years helped feed her community and neighbors. Anyone who knew Joyce knew she was full of humor, laughing, and fun loving. There was never a dull moment with her. In 2016, Joyce decided to return home to Chattanooga to be closer to her family.

Joyce was predeceased by her father, Oscar Owens, Sr; mother, Lee Gusta Owens; sister, Mary Helen Hobbs-Owens; and brother, Oscar Owens, Jr.

Survivors include her loving and supportive sisters, Evenlyn Jean Owens and Carolyn Whitlock-Owens, of Atlanta, GA; four loving sons, Victor Owens, Aaron (Kia Allen) Owens, of Chattanooga, TN, Allen Owens and Antonio Owens, of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Quinnikia Espey, Victoria (Perry) Owens-Evans, Datra Owens, Aaron Mitchell, Abria Mitchell, Jyair Owens and Victorious Joyce Owens, all of Chattanooga, Keanue Hunt, Antiana Joyce Owens, Antonio Cashmere Owens and Antonio Steward, all from Atlanta, Georgia; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; longtime and devoted friend, Johnny Watkins, of Boston, MA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins ​​and other relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Hearth Hospice of Chattanooga for their exceptional care and kindness. She fought a good fight, finished her race and kept the faith; now she can sleep now and rest.

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 31 at the funeral home.

Arrangements from John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.