Mrs. Joyce Gaines, age 82, of Monroe, Ga passed away on January 18th 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gaines was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late  James  and Ethel Tanner. Mrs. Gaines husband, Ray Gene Gaines preceded her in death in 2020. Mrs. Gaines is survived by her two sons, Reg Dunston and wife Charlene of Bethlehem, Ga  and Glenn Dunston and wife Molly of Monroe, Ga, one sibling Brenda Greenway and husband Jack, grandchildren: Tanner Dunston, Alexis Dunston, Brayden Dunston, Savannah Dunston, Ben Dunston, Mitchell Dunston whom preceded Mrs. Gaines and 2 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be planned for a later date .