Joyce Tisdale

WHITAKERS - Joyce Tisdale, age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on May 22, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Horace Hathaway and Cynthia Newsome Hathaway. Joyce was a lover of all animals. She enjoyed spending time and taking care of the elderly. Joyce loved to go fishing in her spare time. She was always loving and supportive, encouraging her family members to follow their dreams. Joyce made a difference in the life of everyone who knew her and she leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter. She will be deeply missed. Joyce is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert Tisdale; her son, Robert Tisdale, JR., of Whitakers; her grandson, Robert Tisdale III, of Whitakers; her sisters, Ann Webb, of Whitakers, and Cynthia Parent (Steve), of Winston-Salem; her brothers, Donald Hathaway (Joyce), of Raleigh, Wayne Hathaway (Karen), of Winston-Salem, and Buddy Hathaway (Betsie), of Rocky Mount; her Aunt Louise Leitch, of Richmond, VA; her close friends, John, Kimberly, Cameron, Megan and Thomas Bandy, all of Whitakers; and many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Caleb Gibson officiating. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome. 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. Visitation Location Not Available Sunday 2/6, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Service Location Not Available Sunday 2/6, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Caleb Gibson officiating.