Joyce Anne Cuthrell, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. A native of Rocky Mount, she was born on March 03, 1927, the daughter of the late Joel Monroe Cuthrell and Thelma Scammell Cuthrell. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Ronald Ellis Smith Jr.
Her first job was at Summerlin Funeral Home in downtown Rocky Mount which later became Johnson Funeral Home. Joyce remained with Johnson Funeral Home for over 50 years until her retirement. She dedicated her life to serve the Lord and others through volunteer work in the community and being active at First Baptist Church. She loved entertaining family and friends of all ages and spreading her joy to others.
She leaves behind two sisters, Norma Cuthrell of Rocky Mount and Jo Smith and husband Ron of Henderson NV; niece, Laura Kight and husband Rusty of Frederick MD; nephew Alex Smith and wife Mary of Urbana MD; great-nephews, Russ Kight and wife Ashley, Tyler Kight and Ryan Kight; and great-nieces, Amber and Alexandra Smith.
A service to remember Joyce will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, December 01, 2012 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 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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First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount)
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 12/1, 2:00 pm
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If heaven could be improved, it got better Tuesday with Joyce’s arrival. Without a doubt, Joyce was one of the sweetest and finest people I have ever known. If you were privaledged to know Joyce, you know what a true Christian was like. We will miss her, but we rejoice in the celebration of her going home to be with her Lord.
We say goodbye to a great lady. She was a sweet and loving person. She is now in heaven with our Lord and Savior. May God give her family comfort and strength.. Heyward and Candy
Jo, I deeply miss Joyce. She was such a dear friend and neighbor. Cheerfully and willingly she did so much for so many of us. And, she will always live in my heart and mind. With much love, Mary Ruth Divine
As we make our journey throu this life, death is our final stop. We are over come with grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection & the life. (John 1125) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.