Obituary of MARION RYVERS JOYNER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, January 28, 1996 

Marion R. Joyner, a native of Southampton County, died in Richmond on Jan. 26, 1996. He was 91 years old. 

Mr. Joyner graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1927. He lived most of his adult life in Courtland where he was in business for over 60 years. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and served as a member of the church board for many years. He was also active in civic affairs and served on the Courtland Town Council for over 25 years. 

Mr. Joyner is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Helen Nance Joyner of Richmond; a daughter, Gladys Joyner Wright of Warsaw; a son, Marion R. Joyner Jr. of Richmond; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Estelle Joyner Taunton of Capron; a brother, Herbert Odell Joyner of Courtland ; several nieces and a nephew. 

The funeral will be held at Courtland United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. today with burial in Riverside Cemetery . Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6

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Marion Ryvers Joyner of Southampton County died in Richmond on 26 Jan 1996 at age 91.

The funeral was held at Courtland United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on 28 Jan 1996 with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home of Franklin handled arrangements.

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MARION RYVERS JOYNER

Marion R. Joyner, a native of Southampton County, died in Richmond on 26 January 1996. He was 91 years old. 

Mr. Joyner graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1927. He lived most of his adult life in Courtland where he was in business for over 60 years. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and served as a member of the church board for many years. He was also active in civic affairs and served on the Courtland Town Council for over 25 years. 

Mr. Joyner is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Helen Nance Joyner of Richmond; a daughter, Gladys Joyner Wright of Warsaw; a son, Marion R. Joyner Jr. of Richmond; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Estelle Joyner Taunton of Capron; a brother, Herbert Odell Joyner of Courtland; several nieces and a nephew. 

The funeral was held at Courtland United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on 28 January with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, was in charge of arrangements. 

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| Field | Value                                          |
| Name  | Marion Ryvers Joyner                           |
| Age   | 91                                             |
| Birth | 1904 (estimated); Southampton County, Virginia |
| Death | 26 January 1996; Richmond, Virginia            |
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| Name                        | Relationship        | Residence  |
| Mary Helen Nance Joyner     | Wife                | Richmond   |
| Gladys Joyner Wright        | Daughter            | Warsaw     |
| Marion R. Joyner Jr.        | Son                 | Richmond   |
| Estelle Joyner Taunton      | Sister              | Capron     |
| Herbert Odell Joyner        | Brother             | Courtland  |
| Eight grandchildren         | Grandchildren       | Not stated |
| Five great-grandchildren    | Great-grandchildren | Not stated |
| Several nieces and a nephew | Relatives           | Not stated |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 28 January 1996      |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B6                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1927  
• Operated a business in Courtland for over 60 years  
• Member of Courtland United Methodist Church  
• Served on the church board for many years  
• Served on the Courtland Town Council for over 25 years  
• Spouse's birth name was Mary Helen Nance

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

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