By
LORETTA JOYNER WINSTEAD
Born: December 24th, 1934
Died: February 22nd, 2018
Obituary
ROCKY MOUNT – Loretta Jean Joyner Winstead, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on December 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George A. Joyner and Ila Mae Langston Joyner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Welford “Bill” Winstead; daughter, Cathy Barnes Viverette; and grandson, Jeffrey Allen Winstead.
Loretta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She was a self-made business woman who was strong willed and very independent. Loretta will be missed by all who knew her.
Loretta leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Gregg Winstead and her son-in-law, Dennis Ray Viverette. She is also survived grandchildren, Sarah Barnes and husband, Al, Daniel Winstead, and Christopher Clayton Barnes and wife, Melissa; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Barnes, Melissa Winstead, Jenaya Bennette, Porter Barnes; brother, George M. Joyner and wife, Mae; sisters, Deloris Newcomb and Dorothy Joyner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Price officiating. A Visitation with the family will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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.