Joyce Pyle Obituary
Joyce Hall “Pete” Pyle of Halifax passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born in Halifax County on October 14, 1934 to the late John Edward Hall, Sr. and the late Florence Ingram Hall. She was married to the late Joseph Patrick Pyle.
Joyce was an active member of Beth Car Baptist Church. She retired as a legal secretary for James Edmunds after forty plus years of dedicated service. Joyce enjoyed tending to her flowers and she was an avid reader, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are:
One Daughter
Candice Elliott and husband Eddie of Buffalo Junction
Three Grandchildren
Joanna Elliott of Buffalo Junction
Callie Elliott of Buffalo Junction
Joey Adams and wife Stephanie of Halifax
Seven Great Grandchildren
Daughter-in-law
Donna Henderson and husband L.W. of Halifax
Host of Nieces, Nephews and extended family
Beloved Cat
Bear
***Preceded in death by***
Two Children
Sandra Carol Adams and Timothy Scott Adams
One Grandson
William Scott Adams
Siblings
Evelyn Farmer, Jennye Thaxton, Mildred Redd, and John “J.E.” Hall, Jr.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at Beth Car with the Rev. Thad Decker officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday, one hour prior to the service at the church and at her home on Saturday, April 6 from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M.
For memorials, please consider Recovering Hands, 4067 Beulah Rd., Nathalie, VA 24577, or Beth Car Baptist Church, 25 Church St., Halifax, VA 24558.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
You may view her tribute video by clicking here. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/SMH3M2TCMDCYHLCTTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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