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Joyce Powers Obituary
Mrs. Powers, daughter of the late Elbert and Bettie Mae Jackson Smith, was born in Ayden and was a graduate of Ayden High School. She was employed as a bookkeeper for A.G. Cox Middle School and had been a resident of Grimesland for the past forty years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughie C. Powers; a brother, Lynn Smith; and a niece, Tina Vandiford.
Surviving are a son, Chris Powers and wife, Jennifer, of Grimesland; daughter, Karen Braxton and husband, Jamie, of Grimesland; sister, Judy Vandiford and husband, Charlie, of Greenville; sister-in-law, Deana Smith of Greenville; brothers-in-law, Charles Powers of Newport, and Herman Mills of Grandy; and grandchildren, Joshua, Madison, Hailey, and Hayden, all of Grimesland.
The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home tonight from 6 – 8 and at other times at the home of Karen and Jamie Braxton.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the Simpson Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 32, Simpson, NC 27879 or Salem United Methodist Church, PO Box 218, Simpson, NC 27879.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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5 Entries
Bud Faulkner
June 27, 2011
Judy and Charlie:
I am so sorry to hear of Joyce passing. I went to school with her and she was a very sweet person. May God be with you both. I have known the family since I was knee high. I hurt for you so much. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bud Faulkner
Donna Gautier McKnight
June 22, 2011
Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - take care.
June 21, 2011
Our deepest condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Upright and Carol Dawson (Ayden, NC)
Judy & Jimmy Smith
June 21, 2011
Judy & Charlie,
It deeply saddens my heart to see you suffer another loss. Know the thoughts and prayers of so many are with you during this time. Hold on to more precious memories and keep them close to your heart.
Linda Daniels
June 21, 2011
Joyce was a classmate of mine. We played together as children. She was always pleasant and kind. I am so sorry for your loss.
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