Myrtlene Joyner Braswell
January 21, 1920 ~ March 7, 2011
Myrtlene Joyner Braswell, age 91, passed away Monday, March 07, 2011. She was born in Nash County on January 21, 1920, daughter of the late Nathan Gravley Joyner and Bessie Grey Wallace Joyner. She was also predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Eugene Elmo Braswell; and brothers, Marvin Richard Joyner, Herman Joyner and Alvin Glen Joyner.
She leaves behind her daughter, Lyndia Braswell Sasser and husband Patrick of Goldsboro; two sons, Billy Ray Lindsey and wife Sally of Rocky Mount and Jimmy Dale Lindsey and wife Margie of Tampa FL; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Ocie Joyner Parker; brothers, Selby Lee Joyner, Lynwood Joyner and wife Miriam and James Vernon Wallace and wife Barbara, all of Rocky Mount; and a special cousin, Nell Wallace Mosley of Wilson.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Myrtlene will be held at 11:00a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011 at First Christian Church with Reverend Kathy Jo Mitchell officiating. Visitation with the family will be 7:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. Wednesday evening at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Entombment will be held in the Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Christian Church Capital Fund, 1101 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to 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 3/9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
First Christian Church (of Wilson)
207 Tarboro Street, N.E.
Wilson, NC 27893
Thursday 3/10, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I extend my sincerest condolences to Nookey, Pree, and Jimmy on the loss of their dear Momma. I met Myrt when I married Jackie. Myrt took me into her life and called me Scout and Sweet Iced Tea. She was one of the wisest women I have ever known. She could, would, and did tell it like it was. She lived her life fully and richly. Myrt will remain in my fondest memories for the rest of my life.
She was my dear first cousin who enriched my life with her love for me and her storehouse of family information. It was always a joy to see her and she was the best dressed at any occasion she attended. I will miss her sorely and extend my deepest sympathy and love to her children. Jackie Long Gratz