Willa Mae Joyner, 94, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born February 6, 1926 in Nash County to the late Redmond H. and Bette Manning Bryant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by spouse Aaron C. Joyner; sisters Imogene B. Tyson and Gladys B. Collie.

She is survived by her son Cannie Ray Joyner (Delores); daughters Betty Carol Lee and Peggy Blackwell (Phillip); brother Herbert Bryant; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Dan Davis officiating at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church 1460 Bethlehem Road Rocky Mount NC 27803.