Obituary of ESSIE BLYTHE JOYNER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, September 22, 1991 

Essie Blythe Joyner, 82, of the 22000 block of Sedley Road, died Sept. 21, 1991, in a nursing home. 

Mrs. Joyner was born in Southampton County. She retired from Roses department stores and was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ and Hunterdale Senior Citizens. She was the widow of William Joyner. 

Survivors include two sons, James W. Joyner and Sherman L. Joyner, a stepmother, Thelma W. Blythe, and a sister, Jackie Vinson, all of Franklin; a brother, Fenton Blythe of Rocky Mount, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. James X. Camak and the Rev. Howard L. Vinson. Friends may join the family at 22203 Sedley Road. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 405 S. Parliament Drive, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, Va. 23462. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B2

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Essie Blythe Joyner of Franklin, age 82, died 21 Sep 1991 in a nursing home. She was born in Southampton County and was the widow of William Joyner.

A graveside service for Essie Blythe Joyner was held 23 Sep 1991 at Southampton Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. James X. Camak and the Rev. Howard L. Vinson.

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ESSIE BLYTHE JOYNER

Essie Blythe Joyner, 82, of the 22000 block of Sedley Road, died 21 September 1991 in a nursing home. 

Mrs. Joyner was born in Southampton County. She retired from Roses department stores and was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ and Hunterdale Senior Citizens. She was the widow of William Joyner. 

Survivors include two sons, James W. Joyner and Sherman L. Joyner, a stepmother, Thelma W. Blythe, and a sister, Jackie Vinson, all of Franklin; a brother, Fenton Blythe of Rocky Mount, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 

The graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday [23 September 1991] in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. James X. Camak and the Rev. Howard L. Vinson. Friends joined the family at 22203 Sedley Road. Memorial donations were made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 405 S. Parliament Drive, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, Va. 23462. Wright Funeral Home handled arrangements. 

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| Field | Value                                |
| Name  | Essie Blythe Joyner                  |
| Age   | 82                                   |
| Birth | 1909 (estimated); Southampton County |
| Death | 21 September 1991; nursing home      |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                  | Relationship       | Residence                  |
| Essie Blythe Joyner   | Decedent           | 22000 block of Sedley Road |
| William Joyner        | Husband (deceased) | —                          |
| James W. Joyner       | Son                | Franklin                   |
| Sherman L. Joyner     | Son                | Franklin                   |
| Thelma W. Blythe      | Stepmother         | Franklin                   |
| Jackie Vinson         | Sister             | Franklin                   |
| Fenton Blythe         | Brother            | Rocky Mount, N.C.          |
| Rev. James X. Camak   | Officiant          | —                          |
| Rev. Howard L. Vinson | Officiant          | —                          |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 22 September 1991    |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired from Roses department stores  
• Member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ  
• Member of Hunterdale Senior Citizens  
• Birth name: Essie Blythe Joyner

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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