here their children were born. Returning to Miles, the couple spent happy years raising their family together. Joyce worked as a secretary for several years before becoming employed by West Texas Utilities. She moved to the WTU local office in Miles and retired in 2003 after 22 years of service. Joyce was a member of the Miles United Methodist Church, serving as financial secretary and administrator of the memorial fund. She was also a member of UMW and a volunteer for children's story time at the Miles Library. Many describe her as one of the nicest and dearest people they knew. Joyce was a talented seamstress and cook. Her favorite activities were taking care of her family, traveling with her husband, and spoiling her two grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Miles United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Miles Cemetery. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.harper-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Joyce-Stringer-Ray?obId=3452885#/celebrationWall