Joyce Elaine Carter

Joyce Elaine Carter, of Hamilton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was born in Conroe, Texas to Frank and Nellie Flynn on August 5, 1955. In 1973, she graduated from Deming High School in New Mexico and then went on to graduate from Western New Mexico University in 1977 with both a liberal arts and science degree with a focus on horticulture. On January 30, 1981 in El Paso, Texas, Joyce was wedded to James Carter. She was passionate about sewing, traveling, cooking shows, and plants and flowers. Joyce was a devoted military wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, James Carter, who she enjoyed 45 years of marriage with; two sons, Kelly (Jody) Flynn, and Michael VanSchamelhout; a brother, Tim Flynn; her grandchildren, Victoria (Seth) Flynn, David (Jaidyn) Flynn, Joel (Bethany) Flynn, Matthias VanSchamelhout, Adara (Sam) Brister, Karlie (Laklin) Milum; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Frank Jr. and Tommy; and two sisters, Ida and Karen.

A visitation will be held at the Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home located at 1350 Millville Avenue in Hamilton, Ohio on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 10-11 AM with a celebration of life beginning immediately following. Interment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of Joyce's caregivers and family and friends who gave of themselves during her time of need.