Barbara Joan Davis Gay

ROCKY MOUNT – Joan Davis Gay, age 74, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on February 6, 1949, she was the middle daughter of the late Willie Eunis Davis and Lois Crocker Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 ½ years, Edward Earl Gay; her sisters, Faye McKeel and Judy Sellars; and her nephew, Tim McKeel.

Joan was a longtime member of Proctors Chapel Baptist Church were she had taught Sunday school, was a Mission Friends leader, and a G. A. leader. Her sons and their families were her heartbeat and she appreciated all of the joy and laughter they brought her.

Joan is survived by her sons, Steven Edward Gay and Christopher Earl Gay and wife, Anna; her grandchildren, Ashleigh Gay, Olivia Gay, Parker Gay, and Colson Gay; her niece, Rhonda McKeel; and her nephew, Jeff Dillon.

A Celebration of Joan’s Life will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Walt Cooper officiating. Burial of Cremains will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

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.