Joyce Morelli

Mrs. Joyce Ann Wooten Morelli, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  She was born August 25, 1951, in Forsyth County to the late John Walter Wooten, Sr. and Pauline Edna Safrit Wooten.  Joyce was a graduate of Mt. Tabor High School. She was a faithful member of Advent Moravian Church for 40 plus years, and was on the church board of elders.  Joyce retired from BB&T with 30 plus years of service.  She loved being outdoors tending to her flowers, and watching the birds, but what she loved most of all were her grandchildren.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Fred Taylor Morelli; two sons, John Anthony Morelli (Julie) and David Ross Morelli (Jessi); four grandchildren: Trevor, Cole, Layla, and Richie; brother, Johnny W. Wooten, Jr. (JoAnn); sister, Geraldine Cope; and brother-in-law, Daniel Anthony Morelli, Jr.

A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, February 27th at Advent Moravian Church with Re. Dr. Tim Sapp officiating.  Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Advent Moravian Church, 1514 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.  Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.