Gladys Pridgen Joyner
December 2, 1927 ~ April 24, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT - Gladys Pridgen Joyner, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on December 2, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Walter Harvey Pridgen, Sr. and Lena Hales Pridgen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Glyn "John" Joyner; brother, Walter Harvey "Shorty" Pridgen, Jr.; and son-in-law, Owen Bernice Smith, Jr.
Gladys was a longtime seamstress for many years, having worked for Burlington Industries and the Wallpaper Gallery. She was also a co-owner of the Drapery Shop in Rocky Mount. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many, she will always be remembered.
Gladys leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Berrie Joyner Bunn and husband, Terrell, of Rocky Mount and Talley Joyner Shull and her husband, Brian, of Charleston, SC. She is also survived by grandchildren, Owen Bernice Smith, III, Olivia Talley Smith, Bethany Grey Smith, and Joyner Douglas Shull; and great granddaughter Kailyn Grace Dawes; brother and sister-in-law, Vernon & Barbara Wallace; and several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating. Visitation with the family immediately follow the graveside service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 4/26, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Visitation with the family immediately follow the graveside service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 4/26, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 4/26, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Sorry for your loss may god be with your
May 2 Cor 13,4 be of some comfort to you and your family The Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort who comfort us during our trials.
To the family, Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. I hope that the words promised at Revelation 214 and John 528, 29 can comfort you in this time of loss. May you also continue to cherish the many memories you shared together as they too can be a source of comfort.
My greatest sympathies to her family at this time of grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all. Aunt Karen
Berrie & Talley, my heart hurts so much for you and your family. No matter what age, the loss of a mother is one of the most powerful things we experience in this life. It is comforting to know that she is now happy, healthy, at peace…and back with her John. God bless her. She was always the sweetest little thing, sensitive, caring, sincere, with a natural sense of humor that would always make me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…in every sense. I love you all so much.
Sorry for loss. Thoughts and prayers with all of you ! She was Such A Great Lady Friend and Neighbor. She will be Truly Missed. Love To all
So sorry to hear this. Please express to Berrie our sincere condolences and we will be thinking of her in the days ahead.
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Gladys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
In memory of Gladys Pridgen Joyner, Susan Lewis lit a candle
I meet Gladys about two years ago and ever since she was my baby. i gave her the nick name baby cakes i loved her so much. working with her everyday put a smile on both of our faces she was sweet and kind and her smile just melted my heart. Everyday i would go to her room and scream hey baby cakes and give her kisses and she would just smile. I remember being off work for 2 weeks and i came back and she just looked at me and said where you been so long and i explained that my brother was sick and from that day she would always ask how my brother was doing she remembered. To her daughters we never got a chance to meet but i am so sorry for your loss Gladys was a wonderful, kind sweet person and she will be missed.
Berrie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Will be praying for you. Love, Asenath
I loved Gladys Pridgen. She was feisty, yet sweet and I think of her everyday. I hope her two girls are well.
Sincere Condolences To Gladys Pridgen Joyner Family, I’m so sorry for the passing of your dear love one. May you find comfort in knowing that God is there to comfort you. He is the Father of tender mercies and and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials. (2 Corinthians 13,4) (www.jw.org) May he comfort you through caring friends, warm memories, and moments of peace.