Myrtle Brantley Joyner
February 7, 1927 ~ June 29, 2013
Myrtle Brantley Joyner, 86, of Rocky Mount died Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born on February 7, 1927 in Nash County, daughter of the late Norman Beecher Brantley and Loma Bailey Brantley. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Howard Joyner; sons, John Howard Joyner, Jr. and James Harrell Joyner; brother, Gerome Brantley; and sisters, June Mullen and Joyce Woodruff.
Mother was known for her love of her family, sewing, and her love of quilting.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Sylvia J. Donovant, Barbara J. Wine; son, Donald Joyner; daughter-in-law, Deborah Martin Joyner; grandchildren, Tammie Donavant, Melissa Lawson, Scott Winstead, Jeanie Webb, Mark Joyner, Donna Brewer, Amy Bryant, and Brian Bozelle. She will also be remembered by her brother, Carl Ray Brantley; family friend, Collin Hale, 15 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and her beloved grand dog, Olivia; and great-grand dog, Gidget.
The family will welcome friends for visitation on Tuesday evening, July 2, 2013 from 7:00-8:30pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home, 1136 Compass Creek Drive, Rocky Mount. A graveside service in memory of Mama will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville, NC.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 7/2, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
Wednesday 7/3, 11:00 am
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Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
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Very sorry for your loss.I will always have great memories of the wonderful meals we shared at her house when i was small; i loved her biscuits! Love,Jo Ann Robards Waddell
To Sylvia and Family, Sorry to hear about your Mom, know that you are in our prayers. Love, Brenda Gail and Brandon Long.
To the Joyner Family So sorry to hear of your loss. Mama’s are so special. May the memories you hold in your heart and the Love of Jesus sustain you in these hours of pain. Know that she is in a better place. Love, Carol & James Mitchell
Donald and the entire Joyner family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Remember, a Mother’s love never ceases even when they are no longer physically with us, their love remains for your lifetime. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Teresa and Al Bullard
I was fortunate enough to spend time with Mrs. Joyner a number of years ago. She was at Melissa’s home and I was there babysitting Madison Brantley Lawson. We sat on the deck as I rocked Maddie and we talked for a long time. We did not know each other but I really enjoyed the time I spent with her. She was proud of her family and I knew she loved them with a special love. This will always be a special memory for me. Ray and I send our love and prayers that God will comfort the family in a special way. If you know the Lord as your Savior, one day there will be a reunion in Heaven and we will be with her again.
Lit a candle in memory of Myrtle Brantley Joyner
Lit a candle in memory of Myrtle Brantley Joyner
As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again
May God bless and bring comfort to all the Joyner family in this time of grief. Bill Taylor