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Joyce Hinton Parrish

January 18, 1924 ~ August 17, 2021

ROCKY MOUNT - Joyce Hinton Parrish, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on January 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Roland Hinton, Sr. and Maude Lancaster Hinton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Warren Parrish; her brother, Hugh Roland "H.R." Hinton, Jr.; her sister, Sallie Hinton Eason; and her sister-in-law, Marie Hinton. A woman of great faith, Joyce was a lifelong member of Edgemont Baptist Church. A loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and dear friend to many, Joyce will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Joyce is survived by her sons, Warren Parrish of Wake Forest and Scott Parrish of Greenville; her grandson, Tyler Parrish of Apex; her nieces, Donna Hinton of Paonia, CO, Barbara Walter of Winston-Salem, and Linda Shelor also of Winston-Salem. A Memorial Service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Edgemont Baptist Church, 1622 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803, with Pastor Mike Edwards officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service at the church until 4:00 PM. A private family burial will be held at Pineview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joyce's memory to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534. 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 Edgemont Baptist Church 1622 West Mount Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27803 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-977-7017 --> | Saturday 8/21, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Visitation with the family will follow the service at the church until 4:00 PM. Service Edgemont Baptist Church 1622 West Mount Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27803 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-977-7017 --> | Saturday 8/21, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Memorial Service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Edgemont Baptist Church, 1622 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803, with Pastor Mike Edwards officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 A private family burial will be held at Pineview Cemetery.

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  1. Warren and Scott I am sorry to hear of your moms passing, you are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. Tommy Sasser

  2. Joyce was a lovely lady and one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. So very sorry for your loss.


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