Nancy Lancaster Joyner
April 27, 1948 ~ May 26, 2021
ROCKY MOUNT - Nancy Lancaster Joyner, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on April 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late James David Lancaster, Sr. and Iva Louise Dozier Lancaster.
Nancy was a devoted piano player since the young age of 12 at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church. She was a devoted member of Temperance Hall Ruritan Club. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all that knew her.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Donald Edward Joyner; her daughter, Donna Joyner Pulliam and husband, Mack, of Rocky Mount; her brother, Jimmy Lancaster and his wife, Jenny, of Rocky Mount; her grandson, Hunter Lane Pulliam; and all her nieces and nephews, whom she considered to be her second children.
A Celebration of Nancy's Life will be held on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church with Rev. Jessie Baker officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
The family would like to say a special thanks to all friends and family who have helped in taking care of Nancy over the past two years.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Nancy's memory to Temperance Hall United Methodist Church, 3834 Temperance Hall Rd., Elm City, NC 27822
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
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Monday 5/31, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
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Monday 5/31, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Celebration of Nancy's Life will be held on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church with Rev. Jessie Baker officiating.
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Aunt Nan, thanks for everything you ever did for me. I will always hold tight to the memories and never forget all of the good times. Uncle Donald, Donna, Mack, & Hunter, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We love y’all! Daryl, Marsha, Maggie, & Noah Moore
Donald and Donna please accept my heartfelt condolences during this time . So sad to hear of Nancy’s passing.
I will miss Nan’s calls each week. I loved her. My prayers are with the family.
In memory of Nancy Joyner, Paul and Audrey Miller lit a candle
Donald, Donna, Mac and Hunter. I am so sorry to hear this, but take comfort in knowing Nan is in the arms of the Lord. Sending our Love.
I met Nancy as a patient where I used to work. She was a sweet lady and she will be missed. To Donald and family, I know you will miss her terribly. Prayers from me,Cheri Dudley