Joyce A Tapp Ash was born November 25, 1927. She lived all her life in the Memphis area. In 1942 she married Thurman H Tapp and they had four children Jim, Linda, Mickey, and Bill. About twelve years after Horace died she remarried to Oscar Tilden Ash. She enjoyed riding horses, spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, and she had a love for animals especially her goats and dogs. She was always up for a new adventure. She was mainly a housewife but also had many other jobs. When her health began to decline she moved to The Arbors of Olive Branch MS.