Barbara Joyner Obituary Barbara Wright Joyner December 15, 1930 － April 30, 2024 Franklin－ Barbara "Bobbie" Wright Joyner, 93, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Savannah, GA, she was a daughter of the late Robert Felton Lee and Lila Akins Lee. She was also predeceased by her first husband, George L. Wright, Jr.; her second husband, Edwin J. "Pee Wee" Joyner; her son, David A. Wright; and two brothers, Robert F. Lee and Billy J. Lee. Bobbie was a retired Data Processor Specialist for Union Camp Corporation, a member of Burdette Baptist Church, and well known in the community for her apple jacks. Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Sandy White (Gene); two sons, George L. "Buddy" Wright, III (Kathy) and Wade A Wright (Renee); step-daughter, Lynn J. Ivey (Steve); step-son, Glenn Joyner (Laura); Nanny to her nine grandchildren, Jeff Lander (Kristin), Kristy Britt (Jamie), Brandon Ivey, Kristen Brinkley, Alan Wright (Courtney), Brooke Cobb (Mason), Leah Spicer (Brian), Coleman Wright, and Miranda Jernigan (Bradley); Granny and Nanny to her six great grandchildren, Madisyn, Kadence, and Hunter Britt, Charlee Brinkley, Waylan Wright and Garrett Cobb; a sister, Betty L. Smith; a brother, Jackie M. Lee; and a sister-in-law, Betty Lee. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Poe officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Her nine grandchildren will be Pallbearers. After the burial, a reception will follow at Burdette Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests memorial donations be made to Burdette Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Bobbie‚Äôs caregivers, Mary, Christy, and Maryanna. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on May 1, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Barbara-Joyner 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/barbara-joyner-obituary?id=55008733 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara "Bobbie" Wright Joyner, 93, of Franklin, passed away on 30 April 2024. She was predeceased by her husbands, son, and brothers. Bobbie was a retired Data Processor Specialist and member of Burdette Baptist Church, known for her apple jacks. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and sister-in-law. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Funeral Service was held at 2 PM on 4 May 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Poe officiating. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Her nine grandchildren served as pallbearers. A reception took place at Burdette Baptist Church after the burial. ## The Edited Obituary Barbara Wright Joyner 15 December 1930 - 30 April 2024 Franklin Barbara "Bobbie" Wright Joyner, 93, passed away on 30 April 2024 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Savannah, GA, she was a daughter of the late Robert Felton Lee and Lila Akins Lee. She was also predeceased by her first husband, George L. Wright, Jr.; her second husband, Edwin J. "Pee Wee" Joyner; her son, David A. Wright; and two brothers, Robert F. Lee and Billy J. Lee. Bobbie was a retired Data Processor Specialist for Union Camp Corporation, a member of Burdette Baptist Church, and well known in the community for her apple jacks. Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Sandy White (Gene); two sons, George L. "Buddy" Wright, III (Kathy) and Wade A Wright (Renee); stepdaughter, Lynn J. Ivey (Steve); stepson, Glenn Joyner (Laura); Nanny to her nine grandchildren, Jeff Lander (Kristin), Kristy Britt (Jamie), Brandon Ivey, Kristen Brinkley, Alan Wright (Courtney), Brooke Cobb (Mason), Leah Spicer (Brian), Coleman Wright, and Miranda Jernigan (Bradley); Granny and Nanny to her six great grandchildren, Madisyn, Kadence, and Hunter Britt, Charlee Brinkley, Waylan Wright and Garrett Cobb; a sister, Betty L. Smith; a brother, Jackie M. Lee; and a sister-in-law, Betty Lee. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM on 4 May 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Poe officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Her nine grandchildren will be Pallbearers. After the burial, a reception will follow at Burdette Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests memorial donations be made to Burdette Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Bobbies caregivers, Mary, Christy, and Maryanna. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Wright Joyner | |---------|----------------------------------------------| | Age | 93 years | | Birth | 15 December 1930; Savannah, GA | | Death | 30 April 2024; Southampton Memorial Hospital | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------| | Barbara Wright Joyner | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | George L. Wright, Jr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Edwin J. Pee Wee Joyner | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | David A. Wright | Predeceased Child | -- | | Robert Felton Lee | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lila Akins Lee | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Robert F. Lee | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Billy J. Lee | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Sandy White | Child | Unknown | | George L. Buddy Wright, III | Child | Unknown | | Wade A Wright | Child | Unknown | | Jeff Lander | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kristy Britt | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brandon Ivey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kristen Brinkley | Grandchild | Unknown | | Alan Wright | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brooke Cobb | Grandchild | Unknown | | Leah Spicer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Coleman Wright | Grandchild | Unknown | | Miranda Jernigan | Grandchild | Unknown | | Betty L. Smith | Sibling | Unknown | | Jackie M. Lee | Sibling | Unknown | | Betty Lee | Sibling-in-law | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Bobbie was a retired Data Processor Specialist for Union Camp Corporation. 2. Bobbie was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. 3. Bobbie was well known in the community for her apple jacks.