Francie Joyner Smith
March 29, 1949 ~ October 20, 2011
Francie Joyner Smith, age 62, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. She was born on March 29, 1949 in Nash County to Oliver D. Joyner and the late Geneva Beaman Joyner. She married Charles David Smith on November 29, 1968.
Francie is survived by her father, Oliver D. Joyner (Ruth); her devoted husband of 42 years, Charles David Smith; their two daughters, Deana Baker (James Battle) of Nashville NC and Wendy Ziegler (Gerald) of Morrisville NC; four grandchildren, Samantha and Patrick Baker, Marissa Battle and Enid Ziegler; and her brother, Kenneth Joyner (Judy) of Wilmington NC.
Visitation with the family will be 1:30pm - 2:45pm Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 3:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Justin Nale officiating. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Breast Cancer Research, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh NC 27615 or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216 Glenn Allen VA 23058.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 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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Oh Wendy. My heart goes out to you. I am so so sorry that you and your family have suffered the loss of your mom. My family’s thoughts are with you and yours now. I know we’ll talk soon. –Tammy G
Hi Wendy, I am so sorry to hear about this unexpected happening in your life. Please know that I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers. In Anthroposophy the belief is that the soul makes a three day transition. In keeping with that I am also holding your mother in my thoughts and prayers while she makes her journey. Your Friend, Katrina
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Charlie David, Deana, Wendy, and family. Love David, Gail, Ted, Tiffanie, Justin, and Kaylee.
Thinking of you Uncle Charlie David, Wendy & Deana, and your families. We love you all. –Pearl Anne, Lukasz, Cameron, and Andrew Bochen
Deana and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you. Call me if you need me. Helen Silcott
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Mama, it’s been almost 3 years. I still miss you.