Mary Joyce Seymour

Mrs. Mary Joyce (Cross) Seymour, age 72, of Sanford, NC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her residence.
Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
In the still of the morning before the break of day, God summoned and angel to go and release "Joyce" from the earthly jar of clay that housed her soul from labor to reward.
Mary Joyce Stone Cross Seymour, the first child born to the Late Cecil Kenneth and Mary Elizabeth Stone Cross, entered this world on March 20, 1951, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
"Mary Joyce" as she was affectionately referred to, was educated in Chatham County at Horton Elementary, Middle and High School. After graduation she furthered her education at Central Carolina Community College formally known as Central Carolina Technical Institute where she received her Associate's Degree. Later she received her degree in Business Administration from UNC at Chapel Hill. She was a diehard Carolina Fan. She was employed by Piedmont Health Services for 38 years before retirement where she assisted thousands in getting healthcare and employment.
She joined Prince Chapel CME Church at an early age under the direction of her parents. She served in several capacities which includes; Church Secretary, Class Leader, Choir President, Usher and Stewardess President. She was a very loyal and faithful member. She loved her church and her pastor. She also served as President of the Harrington – Partridge family reunion.
She was an encouraging person and loved to support families in bereavement. She loved to cook cakes and pies and would share with anyone. She also loved Moncure, North Carolina and would defend it at any cost. Her presence will tremendously be missed because she never met a stranger.
On September 15, 1973 she was united in marriage to James David Seymour, Sr. and this union was blessed with two sons.
She was preceded in death by one son; James David, Jr., sister; Evelyn Doris Campbell, brother; Cecil K. Cross, Jr., brothers-in-law; Robert, Eli and Hubert Seymour, sister-in-law; Bertha Seymour, nephews; Brian Cross, Donald Jones, Avon and Tony Seymour.
Her memories will forever be cherished by; her loving and devoted husband, James Seymour of the home, one son, Travis Lamont (Wendy) of the home, one sister, Rev. Dr. Cathy Jones (Theodore) Holly Springs,NC; one sister in law, Annie Joyce Cross, San Antonio, TX; two brothers-in-law, Paul Seymour (Mae Ruth) and Lee Seymour (Ruby) of
Moncure, NC; four aunts, Dorothy NeSmith, Sarah F. Judd, Gladys Stone and Josephine Cross; special sister/cousin, Jeweldine Marks and Diane Judd; best friends, Evelyn Ragland and Judy Alston; special friends, Geneve Parker, Betty Smith, Barbara Eaves, Stella Gunter, Phyllis Adderton, James Brown, Mary Moffitt, Phyllis Staton, Allan and Susan Miller; godchildren, Laura Ann White, Constance Smith, Fredrick Applebee and Bobby Miller who have been a great blessing in her life, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved.
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