Charity Marie Collins Joyner, 91, of New Bern died Sunday April 12, 2026 at her residence.
Her Funeral Service is 10:00 AM Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Clinton Chapel AMEZ Church 1015 Church St. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Joy Cherry of the home; two sons, Anthony Joyner of Greensboro and Shawn Joyner of Evans, GA; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and one great grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews.
My family and I send our love, prayers, and deepest condolences from Augusta, GA to Shawn and the entire Joyner family. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 Praying God's peace, comfort, and strength surrounds you now and in the days ahead. 🙏🏾
Marie was such a beautiful woman inside and out. She lead the Collins family as the oldest living member with such grace and dignity. She will be missed.
My prayers are with all of you as you lay your mother to rest. May the memories you carry bring you comfort in abundance, even when the grief feels so heavy. Her love, wisdom and zeal for life shines brightly from you everyday. Thank you making me feel like I knew her because of the person you choose to be.
To the family of my longest and dearest friend from kindergarten.I will let him tell the story of us in Ms Goldie's class and Shawn with his bad attitude. My heart aches for your lost BFAM.♥️🙏🏿
My sincerest condolences and sympathy to the family for your loss. Mrs. Marie was truly a gem. Take your rest, your job was done. Prayers to the family!
My deepest sympathy and condolence to the family , I love you. Mrs M Joyner ♥️ U Take your rest
Rest in Peace Ms Marie. Your presence will be missed and the love you left will remain in all the lives you touched. Sincere condolences to Shawn, Joy and Tony and prayers of comfort to all the family.
My deepest condolences to my classmate Shawn and the entire family.
My condolences to the Joyner family and may the Lord help you during this trying time. She was a loved and cherished mother of the Pembroke community. The Williams and Saunders family
My condolence to the family. Marie was a very sweet person. Phylis Hill Padgette
Our prayers and condolences to the family of our beautiful soul and Sister in Christ. We will miss her beautiful smile and kindness to everyone. Cleopatra Hargett-Lawton and the Susan and Benjamin Hargett Family
My condolences to the Joyner family and friends.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with you ln the loss of your mother🕊️🌹
Offering, Our sincerest condolences to the Joyner Family. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Love Y'all Much, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!! Also Including, Eugene Carpenter (Barbara's Brother)!
I'm sorry for your loss. Your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the Joyner family Ms.Marie always had a smile on her face every time I've seen her Rest in Peace Ms.Marie❣️❤️🙏
Ms Kim, Kemyah & "my boys" as I call them. My deepest condolences to you. We will continue to pray for you and your family. Ms Marie was definitely a village keeper. She was my go to when Ms Kim was not available. Ms Kim I know she is exceptionally proud of you. You are doing an amazing job and I'm happy to have met her.
Myself and HJM family are here if you need us.
Love Ms Lewis and HJ MacDonald Staff
"I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time."
My thoughts and prayers are with the Family during this difficult time!!
Please accept our condolences. We are praying for the family. - Cheri, Ann, Cyndi, and Phillip Batts from the Pembroke community.
To the family, we send to you our deepest condolences. Prayers of comfort and strength go out to you and your family during these time of bereavement.
My deepest condolences to the Joyner family. May God give you peace and comfort in your difficult time.
To Joy,Anthony and Shawn,we are sorry to hear of the passing of you all Mother Mrs. Marie,we Pray that God will give each of you comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. Rest Well In The Lord Mrs. Marie,you will be missed . Constance and Monica Burney
Condolences to Collins/Joyner family
Joy and family, sending you our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. I know times are hard, but know that Weeping at night will bring joy in the morning.
Keeping you and your family in prayer. Rosetta Kornegay Love You and your Mom
Grandma Marie will truly be missed. I love my family so much. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, may God Give you the strength, peace, and comfort you need during this time of loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God has and will continue to be with you all. Ms Marie was phenomenal. Much love Tish (Staten) Bumbrey
So long my good and faithful friend Love Dorothy White-Sullivan
Our sincere condolences and love to the family. Our families go way back. Continue to keep the faith knowing God has everything in control. Praying always for you. James & Theresa
My Condolences 💐 to the joyner family may god comfort yall during your bereavement
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May the God of all comfort, comfort your hearts and grant you peace during this difficult time. Praying for the family.
My sincere condolences to you Shawn and the rest of the family on the passing of your mother.
I want to send my deepest condolences to the Joyner family during this difficult time. Mrs. Marie Joyner was a sweet, kind‑hearted individual and truly one of the legends of the Pembroke community. I'm praying for strength and comfort for the family in the days ahead.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.