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Edna Earle King Joyner

October 9, 1925 ~ March 17, 2023

GREENSBORO– Edna Joyner passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Asheboro, NC. She was 97 years old. Edna was born on October 9, 1925 in Nash County, NC to the late Zack and Effie King. Edna was a graduate of Red Oak High School in Red Oak, NC. After graduation, she worked at State Capital Insurance, Nehi Bottling and Kress. After moving to Greensboro, NC in 1954, she was employed by Guilford Bank. Edna retired from Kraft Inc. in 1990. She also worked at the voting polls for 4 years. Edna was a member of the Salem Community Baptist Church. Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jesse Mason Joyner. Also, by brothers, Vernon and Clilfton King, Sisters Marie Matus, Viola Hall, Ruby Lee Griffin, and Myrtle Bass. Edna is survived by her sons, Danny (Leila) of Greensboro, NC and Alex Joyner of Pleasant Garden, NC, Sisters Lois Jean (Howard) Hudnell and Mavis (Charlie) Armstrong of Rocky Mount, NC, Granddaughter Tamara (Brian) Lillis of High Point, NC, and Great Grandchildren Luke and Kristin. A graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on March 21, 2023 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with the Reverend Danny Joyner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Community Baptist Church, 4502 Swift Creek School Rd. Whitakers, NC 27891. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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  1. Edna was truly a lovely person. She was a neighbor for 30+ years and I also worked with her at the voting poll.
    I’m very sorry for your loss

  2. So sorry to hear of Edna’s death. She was such a delightful and happy lady, always had a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
    Love and prayers.

  3. To Alex, Danny and families. We’re so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passin.g. Please know that you all are our thoughts and prayers. RIP< Edna

  4. Danny & Alex, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during the days ahead. We have fond memories of being next door neighbors in the early-to-mid 1960s in Greensboro. Seeing our moms talking while “hanging out the washed clothes” on the backyard clotheslines and us kids playing hide-n-seek at twilight will always be fond memories. May God bless you all. —
    Teresa and Karen (Thompson)


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