Peggy Hardy Joyner
May 8, 1940 ~ June 1, 2025
Resided in: Rocky Mount, NC
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ROCKY MOUNT – Peggy Hardy Joyner, age 85, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on May 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey Caroline Hardy and Annie Bell Edwards Hardy. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Franklin Roosevelt Hardy, Robert Lindsey Hardy, and Reginald Talmadge Hardy, her sisters, Linda Gray Hardy Huggins and Anne Carolyn Hardy Wright; and her daughter-in-law, Marjorie Robinson Joyner.
A woman of great faith, Peggy was a long-time, active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Joy Club. She enjoyed helping others within the church community and cherished her church family. Peggy was trained as a Medical Technologist at the old Parkview Hospital and retired after over 35 years with Boice-Willis Clinic. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and baking, was an avid basketball and Duke fan, but more than anything Peggy loved and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many, Peggy will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 66 years, Herman Howard Joyner, Sr.; her son, H. Howard Joyner, PhD; her daughter, Paige Konarzewski (Kevin); her grandchildren, Kathryn Van Horn (Christian Smith), William Van Horn, and Lauren Joyner; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dearest friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1217 Bethlehem Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27803, with Rev. Dale Sneed officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
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.
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Memorial Service: Saturday, June 7, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St. Paul United Methodist Church
1217 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27803
252-443-3468
Visitation: Saturday, June 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
St. Paul United Methodist Church
1217 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27803
252-443-3468
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Peggy was one of the most loving & special people I’ve had the privilege of knowing. Sending love & prayers to Howard & her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, May peace be with them.
So sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was a good friend and always checking on me and Dale. I enjoyed working with her at Boice Willis Clinic.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs. Peggy and I had a lovely friendship .. both members at St. Paul, we shared recipes, visited and she was always smiling and happy to see everyone at St. Paul on Sunday mornings. I will miss her very much!
I worked with Peggy for several yrs at BWC and she sure taught me alot, both work and life related…she had such a motherly way about her and would do anything at all for you! I sure cried like a baby when she retired! She sure did love her family…n those grandchildren were her LIGHT! Fly high and protect us SWEET ANGEL!
So sorry to hear of Peggy and Carolyn
passing. Both were very special ladies and my Dad and I enjoyed their visits.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families.
I am SO, SO sorry to learn of Peggy’s passing. This just breaks my heart. I worked in the Boice Willis Clinic laboratory with Peggy for many years and I loved her a lot. We remained in touch and stayed close after her retirement. May she rest in eternal peace in the arms of Jesus. I will be keeping all of the family close to my heart and in my prayers. ❤️🙏