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Joyce Paytes Obituary
Joyce Verling Paytes, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Orange, passed into eternal life Saturday, July 17, 2010.
Joyce was born June 4, 1937, in Unionville. She was the daughter of the late Walter "Geroge" Verling Sr. and Virginia Swain Verling of Rhoadesville.
She loved to laugh, and she will be fondly remembered for her boundless generosity and strength of spirit. Her dedication to her family and her ceaseless loyalty to friends are her legacy. She will live on through our memories, even as she seeks her endless reward in heaven.
Prior to retirement, Joyce worked at Orange County High School, and later was the office manager at C. R. Butler, Inc., both in Orange. Joyce was a member of Rhoadesville Baptist Church.
After moving to Charlotte in April, 2004, Joyce spent many happy hours with her fellow "Golden Girls" playing games together, some of her favorites being mah-jongg, bridge and canasta.
Joyce was met at the gates of heaven by her mother and father. She was also preceded into life everlasting by her late husband, Norman Ray "Jackie" Paytes Sr.; her son, Thomas Glenn "Tommy" Paytes; and her dear friend, Robert P. "Bobby" Butler.
Joyce is survived by two children, Tamara "Tammy" Paytes of Spotsylvania and Norman Ray Paytes Jr. and his wife, Leslie of Matthews, North Carolina. Joyce is also survived by four grandchildren, Lindsey, Ashley, Hayley and Austin Paytes; her sister, June Verling Bledsoe and her husband, Robert "Bubber", of Rhoadesville; her brothers, William Raymond "Bill" Verling of Abingdon and Walter George "Buddy" Verling Jr.; mother-in-law, Margaret Paytes of Fredericksburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at the Johnson Funeral Home, Constitution Highway, Locust Grove, Virginia.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Orange Baptist Church, Main Street, Orange.
Following a graveside service at Graham Cemetery, a reception will take place at the church for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage donations to the Community Services funds of the Orange Baptist Church and the Rhoadesville Baptist Church.
Online condolence and register book is available at johnsoncares.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Eddie Newman
July 26, 2010
Norman, I don't know if you remember me or not. We were in high school together. I met your mother a few times and she was a wonderful and engaging person. I'm so sorry to hear about this.
ronnie whitbeck
July 21, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about your mom - you are in my thoughts
charlotte whitbeck
July 21, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing - she was a wonderful, joyful person who will be missed by many - My brother Ronnie and Norman were great friends and he sends his thoughts to you at this time as well - you all will be in my thoughts and prayers
Lisa Crockett Carter
July 20, 2010
Norman & Tammy,
I'm sorry for your loss. Mrs. Paytes was very dear to me. I'll always remember the fun times at your home growing up. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless,
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Delores Darnell
July 20, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Joyce and her wonderful laugh.
Walter Bouchard
July 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this challenging time of transition. These times are never easy and I pray that God hold you close and comfort you, now and always.
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