ROCKY MOUNT – Mary Ella Pittman Joyner, 78, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011. She was born in Wilson County, November 17, 1932 to the late Bennie Battle Pittman and Gladys Edwards Pittman.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, L.C. Joyner; daughters, Molly Marleene Joyner and Fiance, Paul Mickler of Greensboro, Nell Tharrington and husband Randy of Rocky Mount; and two grandchildren.

A funeral service was held in the sanctuary of West Edgecombe Baptist Church Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at at 3 p.m. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 N.C. Highway 43N, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.