Joyce Keith Strickhouser

ROCKY MOUNT - Joyce Keith Strickhouser, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Born in Granville County, NC on January 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Zeb V. Keith and Mollie Ray Keith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Claxton Keith; and her sister, Cora Bailey. Joyce graduated from Wilton High School as Valedictorian of her class. She then went to King's Business College in Raleigh. After graduating, Joyce worked as a secretary for a number of years, ending up working in Washington, D. C. where she was working when she married her husband. They had two children and four grandchildren. After her children were in high school, Joyce finished college with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught school for 16 years. Joyce was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and her biggest accomplishment in life was being a Christian. She is now in God's care and enjoying all the things He has in store for her. Joyce is survived by her husband of 68 years, Don Strickhouser; her son, Ed Strickhouser and wife, Rhonda, of Rocky Mount; her daughter, Susan Strickhouser Liverman and husband, Rick, of Midlothian, VA; her grandchildren, Ashley L. Barker (Nathan) of Haymarket, VA, Justin Liverman (Allison) of Midlothian, VA, Amanda Strickhouser Williams (Alicia) of Livermore, CA, and Jason E. Strickhouser of Sacramento, CA; great-grandchildren, Cameron Williams, Tyler Williams, Kenzie Mae Barker, Mikey Kalin Guida, Dylan Liverman; and one nephew and one niece. A Graveside Service to Celebrate Joyce's life will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Garden Mausoleum, 2800 Nash Street, North in Wilson with Pastor Brandon Dees officiating. Entombment will follow the service in the Garden Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM prior to the service at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joyce's memory to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. 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 Location Not Available Friday 10/30, 12:00 am - 1:00 pm Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM prior to the service at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Evergreen Memorial Gardens Mausoleum 2800 Nash Street North Wilson, NC 27896 Friday 10/30, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Graveside Service to Celebrate Joyce's life will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Garden Mausoleum, 2800 Nash Street, North in Wilson with Pastor Brandon Dees officiating. Cemetery Evergreen Memorial Gardens Mausoleum 2800 Nash Street North Wilson, NC 27896 Friday 10/30, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Entombment will follow the service in the Garden Mausoleum.