Joyce Tippett Bennett
March 1, 1930 ~ April 8, 2017
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Joyce Tippett Bennett, age 87, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at home following an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1930 in Rocky Mount, daughter of the late Romey William Tippett and Mattie Reid Tippett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stephen D. Bennett, Jr; her two sisters, Jean Tippett Winbon and Margaret Tippett Sellars.
She was retired from Edgecombe - Nash Mental Health Center as Director of the Developmental Disabilites Center.
Joyce leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Stephen Dodson Bennett, III and wife Janet of Wilson; two daughters, Gina Bennett Cotton and husband Ed of Highpoint, Lee Bennett Bailey and husband Al of Red Oak; two grandsons and three granddaughters
A Celebration of Joyces Life will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Englewood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will be immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall at the church until 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Joyce requested memorials may be made to Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society, Post Office Box 1783, Rocky Mount, NC 27802 or the Endowment Fund of Englewood United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 7128, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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.
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Englewood United Methodist Church
300 S. Circle Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/12, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Englewood United Methodist Church
300 S. Circle Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/12, 11:00 am
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Stephen, Gina, & Lee, I am so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. I grieve with and for you. I remember our childhood days at Riverside apartments and we continued our friendships after moving over to Englewood Subdivision. Joyce was like a second mother to me at Riverside and she had standing instructions from my Mama to dish out the discipline whenever she thought I needed it. Take comfort knowing that she is no longer suffering and is now with her beloved husband. Love, Billy Pridgen
Gina and Stephen, so very sorry for your loss. Keeping your family close in prayer Teresa Taylor Bullard
You have been and will be in my prayers. I love you, Peggy
Dear Gina, Lee, and Stephen, and Families Your Mother was, is, and will always be a STAR in my eyes.. she was kind, caring, and had the best sense of humor.. what a special lady in so many ways! I will never forget the exercise class Gina and I took with Your Mom at the YMCA, and on every turn, she would look back at me with a funny face and make me laugh… She loved nature … I remember when Gina brought a possum to elementary school… oh the memories of your Mom and your family have a special place in my heart forever… Heaven has gained a true STAR and she is now with your Dad.. and Lee, I do think there will be bird feeders in Heaven for your Mom to watch ) Knowing your Mom, she would want us to rejoice… but so sorry for your loss… and I know you will miss her until you see her again….Love you, Sally
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Joyce was one of the most beautiful people I have ever known…so glad she was an important part of my life. I will cherish the moments in which I feel her spirit shining down on us all. Forever in my heart….
Lit a candle in memory of Joyce Tippett Bennett
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS MY COUSIN AND WE GREW UP NEXT DOOR TO EACH OTHER ON PEACHTREE ST. HER GRANDMOTHER AND MY GRANDFATHER WERE BROTHER AND SISTER. HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES GROWING UP TOGETHER. I PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE AND WILL BLESS EACH OF YOU ABUNDANTLY. JOE AND MARY ALICE TREVATHAN EZZELL
Stephen, you and your family are in my prayers. May you feel the mighty and loving presence of Jesus.