Margaret Ellington Joyce, 87, of 208 West Main Street, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 15, 2011 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth. A graveside service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, September 18 at Stoneville City Cemetery. Mrs. Joyce was born January 10, 1924, daughter of the late James Philmore and Betty Cox Ellington in Guilford County, NC. She worked in textiles most of her life. Surviving are her son, Mike Joyce and wife, Beverline of Eden; daughters, Glynda Shelton and Annette Joyce, both of Stoneville; brothers, Roy Ellington and Gary Wayne Ellington of Stoneville; sisters, Lena Dodson and Pat Taylor of Stoneville and Betty Jo Patterson of Martinsville, VA; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis Joyce, Sr.; son, John Lewis Joyce, Jr.; and four brothers, James Philmore Ellington, Jr., Thomas Jack Ellington, Albert Ellington and Vernon Ellington. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of her granddaughter, Dee Ann Smith, 230 Spencer Road in Stoneville. A special thanks is extended to Hospice Home of Rockingham County for all of their care and support. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Home of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Am so sorry to learn of Margaret's passing. So many memories. My heart and condolences go out to to Annette, Glynda, Mike, Kim, Robin, Kandi, Dee Ann, Kevin and the entire family. Margaret was a good woman and I know she will be missed.May God give you all strength in this time of sadness. Remember..."God Gave US Memories So We Might Have Roses In Dccember" Your long ago friend, Nancy
Nancy Watkins
May God Bless each of you...Try to keep focused on Him, for He is the way and the light.Remember that God is there for you. Praying that God will bring you peace and comfort as He wraps His loving arms around you.
Muriel Caldwell
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