Leona Barnes Joyner
May 27, 1919 ~ May 14, 2017
Rocky Mount - Leona Barnes Joyner, age 97, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Born in Nash County on May 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Laura Davis Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Odis Elwood Joyner; son, Jerry Wayne Joyner; daughter Nancy Carol Joyner and brothers Linwood Barnes, John D. Barnes, Hubert Barnes and William Barnes.
Leona leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Hilda Joyner Delbridge and husband, Jerry, of Henderson; son Odis Willard Joyner and wife, Lottie of Winterville; one brother Donald Ray Barnes and wife Lois of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Spencer Ryan Delbridge and wife Vanessa Lanas Medina; Hilary Carol Delbridge and partner David Russell Cunningham; April Joyner Swaim and husband Trent; Autumn Joyner Croy and husband Casey. Three great-grandchildren Madison Ruth Swaim; Atticus Joyner Croy and Elise Leona Croy.
Leona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and would also work in the tobacco fields. She loved everything dealing with the outside. She also had a great love for her flowers. She was a master gardener, farmer, and chef; making every meal from scratch. Leona had a green thumb and a heart of gold, she never missed a newspaper or a trip to the chicken yard. Her humbleness and spirit were a constant source of inspiration to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation for the care and kindness they showed their mother.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Family will receive friends and relatives following the service.
Donations may be made to Westmount Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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As a little girl, my Mom, sisters and I would help Uncle Otis during the tobacco season. Im sure I was a great help! I remember how fast Aunt Leona walked. She was always on a mission. I can still see her walking in front of me on the path to the shelter where we handed tobacco. She was little, but powerful. I really enjoyed dinner time. She laid out a fine meal on her dining room table every day. She even found time to smile at me. Thank you for the memories, Aunt Leona. Rest in peace for a while before you plant that flower garden in heaven. Love to you and your family. June Brantley Stilley