Joyce “Joy” Smothers, 60, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 2, 2020, born, August 30, 1960. Joy was the beloved daughter of late Marvin Smothers and Bessie Holland Smothers. Joy graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1978. In school, many referred to Joy as “Juice”. Many knew Joy as a spitfire, fierce, but gentle. Joy was known and loved by many. She always had a passion for caretaking. In her earlier years of her life, she worked at Reeders Nursing Home and Northampton Manor Nursing Home as a Nurse’s Aide. Later in her life, she worked in retail. Many who came in contact with Joy shared a smile and laugh. She enjoyed watching Madea movies, as well as House of Payne. Joy loved Harleys and was a fan of the New England Patriots. Joy had a special green thumb for plants, so special; she could make a desert bloom. She leaves to cherish her memories: 2 daughters, Jamie Smothers, and Bessie Thomas; 2 sons, Joseph Campbell, and Tony Mitchell; 11 grandchildren, Saniya, Savant, Zy’meira, Legend, Jadiah, Lenniah, Joseph, Zane, Anessah, Rayella, Lyrixs; 2 sisters, Anna Smothers, and Paula Virts; 2 sister-in-law’s, Gwendolyn Smothers, and Dorothy Smothers; 4 brothers, Walter “Jasper” Smother, Paul Smothers, Darrell Smothers, Gary Smothers; 1 brother-in-law, William Virts; 13 nieces and nephews; 28 great nieces and nephews; a host of loving cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends; and forever friend Melissa Jackson. In addition to her mother and father, Joy is preceded in death by many family members, and 2 special friends. “Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning” Psalm 30:5.