Blanche Winstead Joyner
October 26, 1930 ~ November 19, 2015
Rocky Mount - Blanche Winstead Joyner, age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Born in Nash County, NC on October 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Felix Winstead and Minnie Batts Winstead. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Marvin Richard Joyner; her sister Elsie Harrell; and brothers, Otha Winstead and Jettie Winstead.
Blanche was a long time member of Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church. Her faith and the love of her family were her strengths. Her love will be kept in the hearts of all who were blessed to be a part of her life.
Blanche leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Terry Joyner Whitley and her husband, Billy, of Elm City; her sons, Brad Joyner and his wife, Janet, of Rocky Mount; Sherwood Joyner and his wife, Karen, of Rocky Mount; and Keith Joyner and his wife, Carolyn, of Rocky Mount; and her first cousin, Shirley Barkley, who was like a sister. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, 5556 Bend of the River Road, Rocky Mount, NC with the Pastor Justin Nale officiating. Burial will follow at Winstead Family Cemetery, Bend of the River Road, Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Blanche's memory to Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, 5556 Bend of the River Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
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.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 11/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church
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Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Sunday 11/22, 3:00 pm
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Ms. Whitley, We are thinking of you. We are sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We love you. English II Students at ECHS
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Terry and Family Our hearts are saddened by your loss and we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. love Cathy and Kaitlyn Denton
Keith, Terry, Sherwood and Brad, Pre called me yesterday and Vernon called me today to tell me that Blanche has gone to heaven to be with Mr. and Mrs. Winstead and Marvin. I sorry for your loss, but heaven has gained another angel. I don’t have to tell you how much I loved Branche. You already know. When I first saw Blanche(way back in the 40’s) I thought she was beautiful. She became my Aunt and I got to know her and saw that her beauty was not just skin deep, she was beautiful all the way. I never saw her angry. She has always been someone to look up to. I’m sorry that I cannot be there for the funeral but my heart will be there. Love, Jimmy.. .
Terry and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Ann Kannan
To the Family of Blanche, I’m so sorry for your loss, may God Heal your broken Hearts and God Bless you all. Love, Sudie Wiggs Hawkins
Keith, Terry, Sherwood, and Brad, I only learned of Blanche’s passing on Sunday morning. Lyndia sent me a text as she wondered if I was aware, and I was not. I regret I was unable to attend the service due to a previous commitment. I thought the world of Blanche. She had such a gentle and sweet spirit about her, and I loved her a lot, as I love all of Mom’s family. All of you are all very, very special people. I would often see her at the clinic when she came for appointments, and I am so glad for the visits that we shared together in the waiting room. I share in your loss but hope you will find comfort knowing that Blanche is with all those that she loved so much that had passed on before her. I love you all and will be keeping you close to my heart and in my prayers. Ann Mosely Manning
Brad and Terry, I am so saddened to hear about your Mother. You both are amazing people and examples of the love and caring of a kind and good mother. Kathy and Samantha Garner