Joyce Ann

Cavender

Joyce Ann Cavender, 71, of Sissonville, West Virginia, was born in Kenna, West Virginia. She passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at CAMC General Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nora Jean Boner; her father, Earl Lee Boner; and her brothers, James Boner and Danny Boner.

Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted husband of 27 years, James Cavender; her sons, Michael Davis (Stacey) and Steven Dillard (Dee); her grandchildren, Autumn and Aubrey Davis, Veronica Hunter, Danny Skeens, Craig Haynes, Chase Clendenin, and Maddy Woody; and her brothers, Paul, Ray, and Timmy Boner.

She also leaves behind her five beloved great-grandchildren, who brought additional joy and love to her life.

The family would like to extend a very special and heartfelt thank-you to Pastor Kenny Truman and Orville McFarland for their kindness, prayers, comfort, and support during this difficult time. Your compassion and thoughtfulness have meant so much to our family, and we are truly grateful.

We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the staff of the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit at CAMC General Hospital for the outstanding care, compassion, and kindness they showed Joyce and her family. Your dedication and support will never be forgotten. Our family will always be grateful for everything you did for Joyce.

Joyce will be forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten. Though she may be gone from our sight, she will remain in our hearts always.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Long & Fisher Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Garden of Memories.

A gathering of family and friends will be held an hour prior.