Joan Davis Gay
February 6, 1949 ~ March 21, 2023
ROCKY MOUNT – Joan Davis Gay, age 74, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on February 6, 1949, she was the middle daughter of the late Willie Eunis Davis and Lois Crocker Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 ½ years, Edward Earl Gay; her sisters, Faye McKeel and Judy Sellars; and her nephew, Tim McKeel.
Joan was a longtime member of Proctors Chapel Baptist Church were she had taught Sunday school, was a Mission Friends leader, and a G. A. leader. Her sons and their families were her heartbeat and she appreciated all of the joy and laughter they brought her.
Joan is survived by her sons, Steven Edward Gay and Christopher Earl Gay and wife, Anna; her grandchildren, Ashleigh Gay, Olivia Gay, Parker Gay, and Colson Gay; her niece, Rhonda McKeel; and her nephew, Jeff Dillon.
A Celebration of Joan’s Life will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Walt Cooper officiating. Burial of Cremains will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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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R.i.p. Joan, it was a pleasure meeting her, always enjoyed talking to her…she will be missed dearly…
Such a sweet, lovely lady. ❤️🙏
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Chris, I’ve known your beautiful mom since she was a teenager and best friends with my first cousin Terri Renfrow, Drake. They were like two peas in a pod as was said. I know there’s a glorious reunion in Heaven. Your mom was such a great lady and I had a special love for her. Lifting prayers for you, Anna & all your family.
Sending love, hugs & prayers to all of you! Such a sweet sweet soul and had the softest voice I could listen to all day! ❤️
Sweet lady i have known my whole life. God bless her family always.
This is very sad news today. Joan was a sweet person.
Thoughts and prayers for her family.
Sending prayers of comfort to everyone. She was such a sweet lady
Prayers for you and your family Chris. God bless.
Although Joan and I lost touch in our later years, I have many fond memories growing up with Joan. We met while we were in junior high school and spent many hours together laughing, talking and enjoying life. She was am awesome friend and a sweet person. My sincere condolences to her family in the loss of Joan.
With all our love, Rhonda, Carlus, Becky, Trey, Madison and Daniel
My incredibly beautiful, inside and out, Aunt Joan is home. I have no doubt she is gardening with her family already there. Her lessons were many. Being the only niece on this side, she did her level best to spoil me. Except that one time a corn snake fell on me in the grain bin. I thought her and Uncle Earl were going to need stitches they laughed so hard. I could just start to tell the story of how I hopped out of the barn and ran all the way to the house and fill their home with laughter. Both are so very missed!
Love, Rhonda
RIP. It’s was a joy to had meet her. I will miss her. Stay strong .
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.