Jean Joyner

Jean Mears Joyner Obituary
ROCKY MOUNT– Jean M. Joyner, age 95, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on September 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late J.L. Mears and Lessie Daughtridge Mears. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jake Joyner; her son, Van Joyner; her sister, Mary Jo Pennington; and her brothers, J.D. Mears, Bob Mears, and Dan Mears.

A woman of great faith, Jean was a long-time member of Englewood Baptist Church. She loved baking, especially cakes and pies. Jean also enjoyed working on needlework crafts. She will be deeply missed. Jean made a difference in the life of everyone who knew her, and she leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter.

Jean is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Drake, of New Bern, NC, Sue Ellen Battle (Bruce), of Raleigh, NC; her son, Jeff Joyner (Robin), of Rocky Mount, NC; her grandchildren, Jed Drake (Renee), Carrie Ipock (Derrick), Jessica Olson (Chris), Morgan Bundy (Matt), Jackson Battle (Evelyn), Jeanie VandeGuchte (Mark), Jake Battle (Nicole), and Kelsey Joyner; 12 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Faye Southerland (Bob), of Raleigh, NC.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregiver and friend, Tabitha Jones.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jean’s name to Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or Gentiva Hospice 2479 Hurt Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

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.