Joey Feek Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle, Her Last Words... Less than a week ago, we shared with you that Joey Feeks husband Rory had disclosed that her battle with cancer was taking a turn for the worse. Now, we are sad to report that the 40-year-old has passed away just weeks after fulfilling her dream of seeing her daughter turn two. Rory took to his blog a few weeks ago to share the news that Joeys pain was escalating and her health was steadily declining. He wrote that following their daughters birthday, Joey made a conscious decision that she was ready to stop fighting. She took the opportunity to say her goodbyes to her family, and shared her final thoughts with them before she fell into a deep sleep. Yesterday afternoon, she died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Rory shared the news to family, friends and fans on his blog, This Life I Live. As we were gathered around her, holding hands and praying, my precious bride breathed her last, he wrote. And a moment later took her first breath on the other side. Though this is, and has been, a time of many tears and sorrow, it has also been a time of countless tears of joy, he continued. There have been too many beautiful moments to count or even begin to share in this blog. But I try. When a person has been through as much pain and struggle as Joeys been through, you just want it to be over. You want them to not have to hurt anymore, more than you want them to stay with you, Rory said. And so, it makes the hard job of saying goodbye just a little easier. Will you continue to pray for this beautiful family? 