Joyce Grable, one of the female legends of professional wrestling, is reportedly entering hospice care in Georgia.
Grable (real name Betty Wade-Murphy), is a former six-time NWA World Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Wendi Richter and Vicki Williams, as well as a holder of the NWA United States Women’s Championship and the NWA Texas Women’s Championship.
Grable wrestled from 1971 until her retirement in 1991, and she largely worked for NWA territories throughout her career.
Grable was also part of a 10-woman battle royal at AWA WrestleRock 86 among other matches for the company.
She has been inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame, the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, and the St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The family of Grable has said that she would love to receive letters and cards from friends and fans.
The address to write to is:
Joyce Grable
5543 Bevis Road
Franklin, GA 30217
We send our best wishes to Joyce Grable and her family.
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Joyce Grable, a legendary figure in the world of professional wrestling, is reportedly entering hospice care in Georgia. Grable, whose real name is Betty Wade-Murphy, had an illustrious career spanning from 1971 to 1991. She is best known for her six-time reign as the NWA World Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Wendi Richter and Vicki Williams. Grable also held the NWA United States Women’s Championship and the NWA Texas Women’s Championship.
Throughout her career, Grable primarily worked for NWA territories and was a prominent figure in the wrestling industry. She participated in various matches for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), including a 10-woman battle royal at AWA WrestleRock 86. Her contributions to the sport have earned her inductions into the NWA Hall of Fame, the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, and the St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame.
In light of her current situation, Grable’s family has expressed that she would appreciate receiving letters and cards from friends and fans. Those who wish to send their well wishes can write to her at the following address:
Joyce Grable
5543 Bevis Road
Franklin, GA 30217
We extend our best wishes to Joyce Grable and her family during this challenging time. Fans can stay updated on all wrestling news by visiting eWrestlingNews.com or by following their Twitter and Facebook pages.