Lillian Joyner Batts, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. She was born in Nash County on March 2, 1928 to the late John Emerson Gold and Rosa Ella Culpepper Joyner.
She was a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and a long-term member of Calvary Baptist Church. Lillian was a member of West Mount Ruritan Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Women's Circle of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. She also gave graciously her time by volunteering for Meal on Wheels.
Surviving are her daughters, Susan Sutton and husband, Larry of Wendell, Lynn Benson and husband Marty of Rocky Mount; sons, Tommy Batts, John Batts and wife Debbie all of Rocky Mount; brothers, Gold Joyner, Jr. of Rocky Mount, Jesse Joyner of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, Allyson, Lillie, Gray, Stephen (Melissa), Sarah (Casey), Daniel, Rebecca (Phillip), and Jessica; great-children, Alex and Chad.
The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00pm. A funeral service to remember Lillian will be held at 11:00am Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dan Davis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 1460 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
1460 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount , NC 27803
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Thursday 4/4, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Lillian was my treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. She was one of the first people I met when I joined and she made me feel so welcome. Her smile and wisdom will be truly missed by all of us. We lost a wonderful soul today. I am so glad I had the Pleasure of knowing her for the few years that I knew her. My thoughts are with her family.
I worked with Mrs. Batts for 1 week at home, she was a very sweet,caring,lady,and she loved the old shows as much I do.She is in heaven and loving every second of it……………
Lit a candle in memory of Lillian Joyner Batts
Lit a candle in memory of Lillian Joyner Batts
Thanks Martha. Your kind words are a great encouragement. Lynn, Lillian’s 3rd child
Lit a candle in memory of Lillian Joyner Batts
Lillian was also a member of the Halifax County Genealogical Society as long as her health allowed her to attend. She made jelly that was sold at Halifax Library and contributed the proceeds to the Society. We especially enjoyed the many cakes she made and shared with us. Both she and her late husband will be greatly missed, but we will have fond memories of them. Halifax County NC Genealogical Society