Mrs. Margaret Joyner Pridgen, age 84, of Spring Hope, NC, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at her home.

Born March 20, 1926 in Nash County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Fannie Mae Vick Joyner.

She is survived by her son, Ricky Ernest Pridgen of Spring Hope; a brother, Otha Joyner and his wife, Lucille, of Greenville; a sister-in-law, Edith Joyner of Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Perry, and her husband, Yancey; and a brother, Norman Earl Joyner.

Funeral services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home. Rev. Reuben Batchelor and Pastor Dave Grogan officiated.

Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

The family received friends following the service at the funeral home. At other times, they will be at the home of a niece, Carolyn P. Baker, 7769 South NC Highway 58, Elm City, NC 27822.

Arrangments by Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.