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Obituary For Joyce Ann Alexander
1951…Joyce Ann Martin was born on December 31, 1951, the 12th child out of 14 to the late Neila & Henrietta Martin in Laurinburg, NC. She completed her high school education at Hoke County High School in Raeford, NC. 1972…Joyce Ann married Liddiel Rothwell and from that union they became parents to their two daughters Diana Leigh Rothwell (1974) and Shapel Rothwell (1976). Together they share grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Raven-Sade’ (Dawkins) Jefferson (1992), Justus Liddiel Rothwell (2006), Cyril A. M. Jefferson II (2016) and Royce A. M. Jefferson (2017). 1990…Joyce Ann later married Willie James Alexander of Arlington, GA of 31 years until his passing January 12, 2021. 2018…Joyce Ann retired after 24 years from hospitality services at Hampton Inn – Greensboro, after working many years in the furniture manufacturing industries and opening her at home daycare. 2022…Joyce Ann slept into eternal peace on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 In between the dash of her life Joyce Ann lived out every moment with no regrets. If Live, Love and Laugh were a person, it was her. A devoted wife, loving mother, awesome grandmother, sweet sister and a loyal friend was she. Joyce Ann was an active member of First Emanuel Baptist Church for over 40 years where she served on Usher Board #2 & as a Sunday school teacher. Joyce Ann loved to experience different cultures, travel, flea market shop, Broadway shows, sky dive, cruise the seas & splash in the beach waters. Diana & Shapel would like to say a special THANK YOU to their God-Mother Ms. Lucille Burris-Dease for being a sister to their mother for close to 50 years.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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The Sweetest Touch was sent for Joyce Ann Alexander - October 04, 2022
Diana and Shapal...I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mom. I know words can't express how you guys feel. I am praying for you guys strength. Your mom was such a sweet heart, always smiling and showing much love.She will be truly missed. Love you both! Rest easy Ms. Joyce Love, Melodie Smith Golden
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Diane, Ron and I want you know that we are praying for you and the family as you process the departure of your dear sweet mother. We praise God for having known Joyce and cherish our memories of her. May the peace of God and his loving kindness embrace you all in the days ahead. We love you!
Diana & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Extending deepest condolences and prayers to you all during this most difficult time. May GOD bless and keep you lifted up through the precious memories of your dear Mother.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Collins
Diane I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother . During your time of sorrow we send you our love, prayers and strength. It's never easy to lose someone you love dearly but it's easier to remember the life and joy you shared. A wonderful person gone too soon. Tamika McLean and Family
Sending love hug, and prayers to the family, friends and all those who she touched. May peace and comfort come to you all.
To the children of Joyce Alexander please know that you had a Wonderful Mother who loved you with all of her HEART! May God wrap his loving arms around each of you during this time of bereavement. Keep the faith and know that you are in our prayers!! William and Vivian Bullard from Laurinburg NC
To the family of Mrs Joyce Alexander, We offer our condolences in the loss of such a sweet and humble fried. We worked together years ago at Alma Desk and would run into each other every now and again. I loved her because she was a good friend that loved God and her family 👪 I pray that God will wrap his arms around the family and comfort you now and in the days ahead. Take your rest Joyce! You have earned your wings! Ms Jaqueline Garrison Lucas and family🙏
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.May God comfort & strengthen you. Shirley,(Mall)Jamall,(Wes)Byron
Words can hardly convey the way I feel and the part in my life that Joyce played. We have been "sisters" since "High School" when we met. Walking through life when things were down my sister and I reminded each other to stand tall and be strong and know that our Father has a plan for our life. My condolences to the family. Peace Be Still My Sister and Rest.
Our Condolences to Diana and the family of Joyce Alexander. We pray that God will strengthen you as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Earth's Loss is Heaven's Gain. #R.I.P.Joyce!🕊 Magaline Farabee Bowman & Family
Hello, Family:
Your Family is our Family too. Joyce and our Family shared so much through the years. We worked together. We were neighbors through the years. We grew together at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. We were guests in our homes. We shared Family dinners. We could say so much about this great Woman of God who was a true 'Worker in God's Vineyard'. We loved her children and grand. W will miss our Sister. God Bless you, Family. Look up and Trust God to Keep you in His Loving Arms.
Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
