Betty Lou Eason Joyner
August 17, 1938 ~ August 25, 2016
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ROCKY MOUNT - Betty Lou Eason Joyner, age 78, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Born in Nash County on Bend of the River Road on August 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Willis Dempsey Eason and Mary Woodruff Eason. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Fred “Sammy” Joyner, Jr.; a daughter, Tina Carol Hardison Minton; a sister, Evelyn Powell; and two brothers, “Bill” and “Timmy” Eason.
Upon graduating from Coopers High School in 1957 with Beta Club and Salutatorian honors, she was employed by J. W. Bone General Merchandise and later by Rocky Mount Undergarment. She retired from Boice-Willis Clinic in 2007 after 17 years of service. Betty was always faithful to her Lord and Savior and served faithfully for many years in the church. She enjoyed time with family and friends and relaxing at the beach.
Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, William Joyner, III and his wife Terry; her daughter, Kim Hood and her husband Mike; her grandchildren, William Joyner, IV and his wife Lindsy, Candis and Sarah Joyner, Kristen Hardison and her fianc Edwin Stevens, Katelyn Hardison, and Dana Paige Hood; her great-grandchildren, Aubrey Phillips and Isis Stevens; and her son-in-law, Ed Minton. She will also be remembered by her sisters, Mildred Bryant, “Tiny” Reason and her husband Luther, Ida Reason, Margie Bass, Bonnie Hays and her husband Bobby, Brenda Proctor and her husband Earl, and Linda Berisko and her husband Regis; brothers, Wayne Eason and his wife Peggylee and Danny Eason and his wife Alicia; one Aunt, Berta E. Baswell; and surviving Joyner-in-laws.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Marvin Stallings officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research P. O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
The family would like to thank Mandy Gay Hayes for the special love and care she gave “Granny” during her illness.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 8/28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 8/29, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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She was a great women of faith. All though I’m Kim’s brother-n-law I will always remember her smile and love for her savior as was not afraid to share the love of her Lord. We love you granny and we will see you in Paradise.
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Sweet sweet Betty Lou. Went through school with her.
Lit a candle in memory of Betty Lou Eason Joyner
So very sorry to read of the loss of this precious lady. I worked at Boice-Willis Clinic and came in contact with Betty many times and she was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. My sincere sympathy to the entire family…..Blessed are they that mourn , for they shall be comforted……..Matthew 54 Ann Manning ( Formerly in BWC Lab )
I worked at Boice-Willis Clinic with Betty Lou, and she was always the sweetest kindest person to work with. My love and prayers and thoughts are with all the family at this time of grief. She has run the race, fought the fight, kept the faith and now she is resting in the arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ. Frances Proctor
Dear Ida, Mildred, and family. So sorry for your loss of this dear sweet lady. May God continue to bless and hold you tight. Sandy and Tom Moore
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I am so sorry to hear of Ms Betty’s passing… Worked with her many years ago at BWC. She was such a kind and uplifting spirit & had a special way of making everyone feel more upbeat when they spoke with her! What a wonderful woman, my thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones, she is surely missed!