ROCKY MOUNT - Joyce Patterson Overton, age 85, passed away September 17, 2025. Born in Nash County July 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Roy Patterson, Sr. and Myrtie Bissette Patterson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" William Overton; her granddaughter, Melissa Ann Everette; and her sisters, Tina Faye Patterson, Gertrude Patterson Williams, and Mattie Patterson Joyner.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, MaryAnn Overton Gotowala; her sons, Randy Wayne Overton (Karen) and Michael Overton (Cathy); grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Patterson Guthrie and Brenda Patterson Williams; brothers, Roy Patterson, Jr., Jerry Lane Patterson, and Vernon "Ray" Patterson, Sr.; and many nieces, nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Rocky Mount. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. |
