Christine Dew Joyner, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 . Born in Nash County on June 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Archibald Rice Dew and Maude McNeill Dew. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard “Dick” Joyner and grandson, Bradley Justin Armstrong.

Christine  is survived by four children: Richard M. Joyner Jr. and wife Catherine of Rocky Mount, Phillip R. Joyner and wife Sylvia of Rocky Mount, Sheree J. Armstrong and husband Paul of Nashville, and Stephen R. Joyner and wife Mel of Middlesex; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren, fifteen step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Ward Philips; sisters-in-law, Alice Joyner Thompson, Teeny V. Joyner, and Jean B. Joyner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service  was held  Friday, May 18, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.