ANTRIM, NH:  Joyce Fay Ring passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffery, NH.

She was born in Blue Ridge, Georgia on January 10^, 1938 to the late Grady and May (Burns) Butts. She was also predeceased by her husband, Ellery Aden Ring. For a period of time in her youth she lived in Valdosta, Georgia.

Joyce married Ellery Aden Ring on November 29, 1958 while he was stationed at Moody Air Force Base. After completing his military service, they moved to Antrim, NH.  In 2007 she relocated to Antrim Village.

She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Antrim. She also enjoyed her many friends, her travels with the senior church members, reading, walks and playing Bingo. She had fond memories of traveling with her husband in their motorhome to Florida and many other states.

Joyce is survived by two sisters-in-law, Patricia Leonard of Antrim, and Ruth Ring of Peterborough, NH as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday July 1, 2023 at 11 am at the 1^st Presbyterian Church in Antrim, NH.

Donations may be made in her name to the First Presbyterian Church, 73 Main St, Antrim, NH 03440 or the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr, Bedford, NH 03110

The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Hillsboro, NH is assisting the family.