Joyce Ann Rainer Salter was born on December 17, 1946, in McKenzie, Alabama and passed away on January 17, 2025, in her home in McKenzie.

She was 78 years old and was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Norvil Wade Salter; her parents, Rufus and Ola Rainer; and her brothers, David Rainer, Leland Rainer, and Bobby Ray Lainer.

She is survived by her brother Max Rainer of McKenzie, Alabama, her children Connery (Paula) Salter of Evergreen, Alabama, Missy (Manny) Gomes of Evergreen, Alabama, and Brandon Salter of McKenzie, Alabama; her grandchildren Justin (Jennifer) Riley of Excel, Alabama, Amanda (Robert) Matuozzi of Montgomery, Alabama, Rachel (Jacob) Lee of Evergreen, Alabama, Ashley (Andrew) Chaisson of Troy, Alabama, Nathaneal Salter, Hannah Salter, and Lissa Gomes of Evergreen, Alabama; great-grandchildren: Willis Riley, Fischer Lee, Pearson Riley and Mabry Lee; as well as many other friends and family.

Graveside services will be held on January 20, 2025, at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church on County Road 35 (Garden Road) in McKenzie, Alabama beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a Visitation at 10:30 a.m. at McKenzie Baptist Church, located at 105 Church Street, McKenzie, Alabama, the memorial service will begin at 11 a.m.

Joyce Salter was a faithful member of the Mckenzie Baptist Church where she loved to serve the Lord and her church family. Her talent with the arts and crafts were limitless making quilts, girl's dresses and embroidering items, but her specialty was making uniquely beautiful Christmas ornaments. She was very supportive of her children and grandchildren's activities attending countless sporting events in her lifetime. She had a passion for Alabama football with AJ McCarron being her all-time favorite player. She was an outstanding cook of southern comfort food and was known for being mischievous and loving to joke and laugh. Other past times she enjoyed were Vince Gill concerts, eating at Olive Garden and shopping thrift stores. But most importantly, she loved spending time with family and friends.

Although she is gone, she will live on in our hearts forever.