NWA Hall of Famer Joyce Grable Entering Hospice Care

Joyce Grable, one of the legends of women’s wrestler from the 1970s and 1980s, is reportedly entering hospice care. PWInsider reports that the 70 year-old Grable is 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. She wrestled from 1971 until her retirement in 1991, during which time she worked largely for NWA territories. She 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 site reports that the Grable family has said she would love to get letters and cards from friends and fans. The address to write to is:

Joyce Grable
5543 Bevis Road
Franklin, GA 30217

On behalf of 411, our best wishes to Grable and her family.