Wilba Rae Horton Joyner
July 1, 1925 ~ November 27, 2018
ROCKY MOUNT - Wilba Rae Horton Joyner, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Born in Franklin County, NC on July 1, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Zollie Ruffin Horton and Zelma Holland Horton. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 25 years, W. A. "Bill" Joyner; brothers, Clegg Horton and David Horton.
Wilba Rae spent many years working as a nurse and taking care of the ones that needed her. She was a charter member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church and member for over 50 years at Lakeside Baptist Church. Wilba Rae enjoyed the beauty in caring for her yard, the same care she gave to her family and friends through the years. She was an avid golfer and continued playing golf until the age of 90. Wilba Rae was a member of Benvenue Country Club, Pilot Club, and Elk's Ladies Auxiliary. She volunteered for many years with the Red Cross Blood Mobile. Wilba Rae was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her loving spirit and endearing personality will never be forgotten by her family and friends.
Wilba Rae leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Anne Joyner Whitaker of Rocky Mount and son, Al Joyner of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandson, Brandon Wall of Greensboro; great granddaughter, Marley Rae Wall; sister, Harriett Lennon and husband, Burke, of Wilmington; sisters-in-law, Florence Horton of Rocky Mount and Mary Catherine Harris of Warrenton; brothers-in-law, Ed Joyner and wife, Dolly of Rocky Mount and Donley Joyner and wife, Phyllis of Greenville; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Wilba Raes Life will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Visitation will follow the service in Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building.
A Committal Service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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.
Visitation
Lakeside Baptist Church Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building
1501 Sunset Avemue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 11/30, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Visitation will follow service in the Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building.
Service
Lakeside Baptist Church
1501 Sunset Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 11/30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A Celebration of Wilba's Life will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Dr. Jody Wright officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 11/30, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Committal Service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Anne so very sorry for your loss. Love, Sandra
It is with a heavy heart that we express our deepest sympathy to Anne and Al and the family on the passing of Wilba Rae. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all during this most difficult time. Love, Sandy and Raymond Levy
Please except my condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about her and bring her back again. John 528, 29 gives this assurance.
In memory of Wilba Rae Horton Joyner, Patricia Van Horn lit a candle
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 528,29 and Rev. 214 where God promises to do away with all the things that cause us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever. (Psalm 3729) It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time. Lauraj
Al and Anne, your mother, my mother, and I had many enjoyable golf years. She was always a fun person to be with and very special. Marsh Mebane.
Anne, Al and family of Mrs. Joyner, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Very sweet lady.
Anne – our hearts and prayers go out to each of you during this time. What a great lady! Sorry we are unable to be with you on Friday- I know it will be a lovely service. Theresa and Drew Harrell
I love the memories of the Horton get togethers at her house and the recent visits I made in the past few years. She shared how much she loved golf and I hope I can live a long life as she did. She will be missed. To Al and Ann I’m sorry for your loss and will keep ya’ll in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! We have fond memories of the annual Horton family dinner years ago. We always enjoyed seeing Wilba Rae and Harriett, as they stopped by for a quick visit, at our home, in Spring Hope, on their way to Bunn.
In memory of Wilba Rae Horton Joyner, Beverly Nines lit a candle
In memory of Wilba Rae Horton Joyner, Tony and Sherry Mullen lit a candle
What a wonderful neighbor Wilba Rae was to Bailey and me. Thinking of you all.
I was sorry to read about the loss of your dear loved one. The bible gives us hope of seeing them again in the promised resurrection to come according to scriptures such as [John 528-29] and [Acts 2415]. We find further hope in scriptures like [Isaiah 258] and [Revelations 213-5] which says in part that Jehovah God will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, because God will swallow up death forever. I hope these scriptures will be of some comfort. My Sincere Condolences.