Doris M. Joyner

Doris Joyner Obituary

KINSTON - Doris M. Brown Joyner, 86, of 1024 Sycamore Road, passed away at Lenoir Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, March 24, 2012, at First Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Roosevelt Whitehead Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Mrs. Joyner was born in Aberdeen, N.C. to the late George and Senie Brown. Doris was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years; was a member of the choir and Hostess Club; a member of Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. Doris received her nursing degree from Cape Bitting School Nursing in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was employed at Lenoir Memorial Hospital for over 40 years. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 65 years, Peter Joyner; two daughters, Monica J. Sykes of the home, Monte J. Floyd of Tampa, Fla.; one son, Bernard Joyner of Kinston; one sister, Naomi Walker of Brooksville, Fla.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012, from 2-8 p.m. at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at kinston.com. (Paid obituary)

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Published by Free Press from Mar. 19 to Mar. 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Joyner

14 Entries

Willie F Dunn

March 13, 2025

It is 13 years later, 2025 since Ms. Doris took flight to her heavenly home. Alot have happen since then. Her beloved daughter-Monica is resting beside her. Her beloved son-Bernard is resting at the foot of her. Day-Day-Bernard's grandson, had a son-Bam-Bam. This March-2025, her great grandson-Na'shon will be a father of a little girl-Ivoy. We praying for her safe arrival. The legacy continues on. If I recall Ms. Doris was the first black charge nurse at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, NC. What a legacy to leave behind for future generations to look and marvel at. She was a black history story herself. I miss all of you. The only one left now is Monte and the grand, great grand and great great grand. I often visit them when I visit my mother at Oak Hill Memorial. I stop-by just to say hi and that you are not forgotten. Ms. Doris, Mr. Pete, Monica and Bernard sleep easy in the loving arms of your savior Jesus Christ. I often wonder what are you doing in heaven today. Sleep peacefully-My former In-laws.

Willie F. (Pokey) Dunn, Jr

March 13, 2019

Ms. Doris will never be forgotten. When I visit my mother's grave. I often stop-by and pay homage to Ms. Doris and Mr. Pete and the rest of the Joyner Family members that are laid to rest at Oak Hill. I have so many fond memories of Ms. Doris. One in particular was when I informed her I received my vocational nurse's license-LVN. She was so overjoyed and happy that it showed all over her face and reactions. We stood out in her driveway of Sycamore Road and talk about being a nurse. It was people like her that set an outstanding role model for me to follow and endeavor. It has been 7 years since we said "I will see you later" to Ms. Doris and it just seems like yesterday. Time passes by so quick. She is a great-great grandmother now. How wonderful that her legacy will be told to a new generation of family members. Sleep on, Ms. Doris and rest with the angels.

Gail Ponessa

March 26, 2012

Dear Family,
Iworkedwith Ms Joyner onthe Med. Surg. floor of old LMH for 3 yrs. and she was such a delightful lady and a wonderful nurse. As a new graduate I learned much from her. I know that I will rejoice with her in Heaven as I pray each of her loved ones will. God Bless, Gail Ponessa ( Lyon)

Margie Jones

March 26, 2012

Monica, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May the Grace of God sustain you and your family during this difficult time.

Former co-worker

Seamon Mitchell

March 26, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Edna Bright

March 25, 2012

Death of a loved one is never easy but know that she will always be alive in your hearts.She gave me a lot of comfort and ease once when I was in LMH. May your memories of her be sweet. Let God's love and peace be with you all. Edna Howard Bright

March 25, 2012

Bernard and Family
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother. May God bless the Joyner Family.

Dr. Otha L. Solomon, Jr.
Meridianville, Alabama

March 24, 2012

Our heartfelt and sincere Condolences.
Alvin and Crystal Dove

March 23, 2012

So sorry to hear about your mother.I no she will be missed and, I will keep you all in my prayers. You have our great sympathy. Eldress: mildred faison/family

Carol Hill

March 23, 2012

Monica and family,
I was so sad to hear about your Mother girl, we aways hate to see them leave this earth, but I know she would not want you and your family to worry about her now. I just wanted you to know how nice she was when my daughter was in the hospital, and I know she loved you so much, I could see it when you where in there too. Girl my thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Carol from the P.O.

Wilma Moore

March 23, 2012

To the Joyner Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother. She will indeed be missed by many, as She has blessed so many with Her nursing skills and pleasant personality. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Love & Blessings!

CYNTHIA PETTAWAY

March 23, 2012

Mr.PETE,BERNARD,MONTE AND MONICA HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU MS.DORIS WAS LOVED BY ALL WHO CAME IN CONTACT WITH HER.HER BEAUTFUL SMILE AND HER GIGGLE .SHE TRUELLY LOVE HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS .SYCAMORE RD,GORDON ST, AND ROCHELLE BLVD HAS LOST ANOTHER SOLDIER BUT GOD HAS GAINED ANOTHER ANGEL .I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU MS DORIS .LOVE ALWAYS ,CYNTHIA (SIS) PETTAWAY.

charlene peede

March 23, 2012

so saddened to have to lose such a great woman and nurse/i admired her and learned so much from her/she was a respected and admired nurse for this community

Willie (Pokey) F. Dunn, Jr.

March 22, 2012

Mr. Pete, Bernard(brother-in-law) Monica and Monte. I was truly saddened and sorry to hear of Ms. Doris passing on Sunday when I was home in Kinston. It has just been 6 months since we lost our mother and the grand children is now mourning the death of another grandmother and great grandmother (Momma Doris). Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you as you go through this week of preparing and saying goodbye to Ms. Dors. You have a wonderful legacy to cherish and she maybe gone from sight but she will always be in your heart and memories I know for a fact. I can just imagine her seeing my momma and saying Essie Mae here we are together. Take care and hope to see yaw on Saturday for her homegoing service. If there is anything we can do, please let Elaine, Tadzia, Kim or Margie know.

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