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Gail Casey Joyner

February 6, 1948 ~ January 25, 2015

Patricia Gail Casey Joyner, age 66, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Nash County, NC, the daughter of the late Allen Jay Casey and Margaret Jackson Casey. She was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Jackson Casey. She was a member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church and was a 1966 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School. Gail loved the beach and reading and dearly loved spending time with her grandchildren who affectionately knew her as Gi Gi. Gail is survived by her husband of 41 years, William Rufus Joyner, Jr. of Rocky Mount, NC; one son, Matthew Ryan Joyner and wife, Dana of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Wright Jennings Joyner and Reynolds Mae Joyner; one brother, Allen J. Casey, Jr.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Joyner Flora; nieces, Jennifer Adams, Erin Casey and Kim Shields and husband, Brad; and nephews, Mike Flora and wife, Ella; Pat Flora and wife, Brenda and Jeff Casey and numerous great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gails memory to Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Carolina Chapter, 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609 in memory of Gail Joyner. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 3:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Robin Fisher and Pastor Steve Roberson officiating. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, prior to the service from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm. Burial to follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. 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. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 1/28, 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 1/28, 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Gail and Rufus are two of the best neighbors and friend that a person can have. Gail set the best example that I know of how to bear the cross…and never ever had a complaint….Rufus You know that I’m hear for you whenever you need Alan Matthews

  2. Rufus, so very hear to hear of Gail’s passing. She fought a tough fight but is now at peace and free of pain. May God wrap his arms around you and the family and bring you peace and comfort. Keeping you close in prayer. Teresa Bullard

  3. Sorry to hear of your loss. Had some good times with Rufus and Gail in former years . Went to beach with them . Lovely couple

  4. My thoughts are with Rufus, Matt, Dana and all the family. I directed Matt and Dana’s wedding and had the joy of getting to know Gail and Rufus, and what a fine, godly couple they were. She was a BEAUTIFUL Mother of the Groom. I as for comfort from our Lord as only He can give, and Praise the Lord we will see her ONE DAY!!


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