Mary “Maggie” Langley Joyner
May 29, 1919 ~ April 15, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Mary “Maggie” Langley Joyner, age 97, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on May 29, 1919, she was the daughter of the late John William Langley and Doxie Joyner Langley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joyner; and her siblings, William John Langley, Russell Lee Langley, Roscoe Marvin Langley, Cecil Randolph “Bill” Langley, Alton Lessers “Tom” Langley, Wallace Horace Langley, Junior Langley, Oscar Darl Langley, Marshall Edward Langley, Charlie Langley, and Effie Carolyn Langley.
Maggie touched the lives of so many people and was known as a humble person. She will always be remembered for her love and kindness towards others. Her faith was strong and she was a lifetime member of Sandy Cross United Methodist Church. Maggie was the best baker in the world! She made the best desserts, cakes and candies. Maggie was a loving wife and wonderful aunt and will be missed by all who knew her.
Maggie leaves behind to cherish her memory, nieces, Dolly Langley Joyner, Patsy Larsen, and Faye Langley Taylor, along with several other nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Jimmy Reavis and Pastor Bob Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Highway 58 in Wilson. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Sandy Cross United Methodist Church, 3725 Sandy Cross Road, Nashville, NC 27856.
The family would like to thank the staff at Breckenridge Retirement Center for their dedicated service in caring for Maggie.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/19, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/19, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Evergreen Memorial Gardens
2800 Nash Street North
Wilson, NC 27896
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We are thinking of all of you during your grief. We will miss having Mary as a part of our Brekenridge family. Rest in peace.
We will always remember how special Maggie was to all of us. A true Southern, Christian women . . . gentle, full of love and hospitality-a rare jewel. We will miss her and know she is now in the company of the Lord and fellowshipping with all her family and friends! Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family, Mrs. Susie Joyner Dunn and family Mrs. Shelton Joyner (Rita) Mr. James Joyner, Jr. and family