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Opal Joyner Obituary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Opal Jones Joyner, of Charlottesville, VA but most recently of Linden, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2015 held in the arms of Jesus.
There will be no public memorial service.
She was retired from Sperry Marine Systems in Charlottesville after 31 years of employment and also worked for many years at the University of Virginia Community Credit Union. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Charlottesville and also sang in the choir for a number of years. She was active and held the office of Secretary in the Charlottesville Republican Committee. In addition to gardening, her greatest joy was being a loving mother to her family.
She was pre-deceased by her father and mother, Charlie and Effie Jones and a brother, Alfonza Jones, all of Greenville, NC.
Survivors are her husband, Marvin R. Joyner of Charlottesville, VA; one son, Randal (Randy) M. Joyner of Linden, VA; and one daughter, Tami Brown of Charlottesville, VA. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Justin Hathaway of Washington, DC, Rebekah Brown Melan and Gatlin Brown of Charlottesville, VA. She is also survived by two sisters, Sybil Morris of Greenville, NC and Onnie Bowling of Augusta, GA.
The family extends tremendous thanks and appreciation to Blue Ridge Hospice for their supportive care and services.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory, Greenville, NC.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.
As published in The Daily Reflector
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Memories and Condolences
for Opal Joyner
Loreli Damron
August 1, 2015
Dear Joyner Family,
As my mind wanders the path of remembrance reliving fond recollections of special occasions and everyday things, I relive only the joy and good times. So, let there be laughter and thankfulness for the good times shared. I will always be grateful for them and the wonderful memories. They are all that's important.
July 29, 2015
Randal & Jorge,
Lifting you both up in prayer and remembering your lovely mother who is now, finally, at peace.
Much love to you both, our dear friends. Richard & Michael
David Worley
July 23, 2015
Dear Marvin, Randy and Tami, we loved Mom and kept her in our prayers. She was a good friend and we always enjoyed her smile and talking with her. She will be missed but God has her now in His strong loving arms. We are praying for your family.
Our sincere condolences,
Shelby and David Worley
Sherrill & Becky Aliff
July 23, 2015
Marvin and Tammi
I am grieved at the passing of Opal. I enjoyed, so much, talking with her at Credit Union & in Sunday school. We will miss her. Our prayers are with the family.
July 22, 2015
Dear Randall,
So sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Stephenson
July 22, 2015
Dear Marvin, Tami and Randal,
We were so sorry to hear that Opal had passed.We shared the same Sunday School Class and I was blessed to sit next to her in the choir where I have fond memories of laughing and sharing with her at choir practice.She was a beautiful person inside and out.
Please know you all are in our prayers.
Love in Christ,
Bob and Judy
July 22, 2015
Dear Marvin and Tami,
We are saddened to hear of Opal's passing. We shared many memories in our Sunday School class and singing along side her in the choir. We will continue to pray for you as you journey through this time of grief. Love and blessings, Carole and Charles
María Gladys Castillo
July 21, 2015
Tuvimos el privilegio de conocer a Opal y compartir en familia con una mujer dulce, con una voz que transmite paz , por ello y por ser la madre de nuestro querido Randall nos unimos a la pena por la partida de Opal . Randall y Jorge saben cuanto los queremos. Famila Arredondo Castillo
July 21, 2015
My love and deepest condolences in this time Randal and Jorge. I'm honored that I got to spend a little time with you both and Opal at the Tavern.
July 21, 2015
Opal was a lovely lady and enjoyed her being in the choir at First Baptist. We will continue to pray for Marvin and the family.
Dan and Melinda Combs
Charlottesville, VA
July 21, 2015
Dear Randal and Jorge,
While we only just got to know Opal recently, her graciousness and loving heart was ever so apparent. Her love for you both was also apparent and the loving care and support you both gave her was truly beautiful.
Love you both,
Jeff and Kelly
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