Obituary of Rachel Amelia Thacker 12 DEC 1917 - 31 JUL 2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RACHEL T.JOYNER SMITHFIELD - Rachel Amelia Thacker Joyner, 95, went to meet her Lord and Savior, July 31, 2013. She was born December 12, 1917, to the late Hebert and Miriam Batten Thacker in Isle of Wight County. She was the wife of the late Shirley Joyner. She was a graduate of Smithfield High School and worked as a telephone operator for a short time. She, then, became a farmer's wife. A member of Bacon's Castle Baptist Church, Rachel lived for Christ and laughed through good and bad times, and she loved her big family and farm life. She is survived by six children, Sheila Joyner, Shirley Simpkins (Billy), Angie Taylor, Joe Joyner (Teresa), Pam Woodin (John), and Janet Appel (Jesse); nine grandchildren, Ann Lewis (Mike), William Simp-kins, Becky Simpkins, Josh Joyner, Candy Joyner, Bud Woodin, Pvt. 1st Class Racheal Woodin, Katie Liddi-ard (Evan) and Edward Appel; great-grandchildren, Roman Blackwell and Griffin Lewis; three sisters, Bet-tye Drake (Ted), Helen Johnson, Fletcher Greenwood; a sister-in-law, Dot Thacker. She is preceded in death by four brothers, James (Lizzie) Thacker, Lee Thacker (Janette), Ralph "Judge" (Marcelle) Thacker and Crouch Thacker; one sister, Flo Joyner (Joe); three sisters-in-law, Estelle Harris (Clint), Elma Seward (Roy), Pauline Edwards Miller (Wilson). A graveside funeral service will be held 1 1 :00 am, Saturday, August 3, in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the Gardens on the Rolfe, 4373 John Rolfe Hwy, Dendron, VA 23839. The family suggests memorial contributions to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 or to the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, PO Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 02 Aug 2013 Page A8 Obituary for RACHEL T. J 0 YNER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 12 DEC 1917 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 31 JUL 2013 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Rachel Amelia Thacker Joyner died 31 Jul 2013 in Isle of Wight County. She was born 12 Dec 1917 and was survived by six children, nine grandchildren, and three sisters. --- ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Graveside funeral was held 03 Aug 2013 at Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiant not specified in transcript. Location: Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. --- **Completed Transcript** Rachel Amelia Thacker 12 DEC 1917 – 31 JUL 2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RACHEL T. JOYNER SMITHFIELD – Rachel Amelia Thacker Joyner, 95, went to meet her Lord and Savior, July 31, 2013. She was born December 12, 1917, to the late Hebert and Miriam Batten Thacker in Isle of Wight County. She was the wife of the late Shirley Joyner. She was a graduate of Smithfield High School and worked as a telephone operator for a short time. She, then, became a farmer’s wife. A member of Bacon’s Castle Baptist Church, Rachel lived for Christ and laughed through good and bad times, and she loved her big family and farm life. She is survived by six children, Sheila Joyner, Shirley Simpkins (Billy), Angie Taylor, Joe Joyner (Teresa), Pam Woodin (John), and Janet Appel (Jesse); nine grandchildren, Ann Lewis (Mike), William Simpkins, Becky Simpkins, Josh Joyner, Candy Joyner, Bud Woodin, Pvt. 1st Class Rachel Woodin, Katie Liddiard (Evan), and Edward Appel; great-grandchildren, Roman Blackwell and Griffin Lewis; three sisters, Bettye Drake (Ted), Helen Johnson, Fletcher Greenwood; a sister-in-law, Dot Thacker. She is preceded in death by four brothers, James (Lizzie) Thacker, Lee Thacker (Janette), Ralph “Judge” (Marcelle) Thacker, and Crouch Thacker; one sister, Flo Joyner (Joe); three sisters-in-law, Estelle Harris (Clint), Elma Seward (Roy), Pauline Edwards Miller (Wilson). A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, August 3, in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the Gardens on the Rolfe, 4373 John Rolfe Hwy, Dendron, VA 23839. The family suggests memorial contributions to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507, or to the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, PO Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 02 August 2013 Page A8 Obituary for RACHEL T. JOYNER --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Rachel Amelia Thacker Joyner | |-------|------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 95 | | Birth | 12 December 1917; Isle of Wight County, Virginia,USA | | Death | 31 July 2013; Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | ---------------------------------------------------------------- --- ** Table of Relationships** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence (if available) | |----------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Rachel Amelia Thacker Joyner | Decedent | Isle of Wight County, Virginia | | Hebert Thacker | Father | Isle of Wight County, Virginia (late) | | Miriam Batten Thacker | Mother | Isle of Wight County, Virginia (late) | | Shirley Joyner | Spouse | Isle of Wight County, Virginia (late) | | Sheila Joyner | Child | Not specified | | Shirley Simpkins (Billy) | Child (and son-in-law) | Not specified | | Angie Taylor | Child | Not specified | | Joe Joyner (Teresa) | Child (and daughter-in-law) | Not specified | | Pam Woodin (John) | Child (and son-in-law) | Not specified | | Janet Appel (Jesse) | Child (and son-in-law) | Not specified | | Ann Lewis (Mike) | Grandchild (and spouse) | Not specified | | William Simpkins | Grandchild | Not specified | | Becky Simpkins | Grandchild | Not specified | | Josh Joyner | Grandchild | Not specified | | Candy Joyner | Grandchild | Not specified | | Bud Woodin | Grandchild | Not specified | | Rachel Woodin | Grandchild | Not specified | | Katie Liddiard (Evan) | Grandchild (and spouse) | Not specified | | Edward Appel | Grandchild | Not specified | | Roman Blackwell | Great-grandchild | Not specified | | Griffin Lewis | Great-grandchild | Not specified | | Bettye Drake (Ted) | Sister (and brother-in-law) | Not specified | | Helen Johnson | Sister | Not specified | | Fletcher Greenwood | Sister | Not specified | | Dot Thacker | Sister-in-law | Not specified | | James Thacker (Lizzie) | Brother (and sister-in-law) | Not specified (predeceased) | | Lee Thacker (Janette) | Brother (and sister-in-law) | Not specified (predeceased) | | Ralph “Judge” Thacker (Marcelle) | Brother (and sister-in-law) | Not specified (predeceased) | | Crouch Thacker | Brother | Not specified (predeceased) | | Flo Joyner (Joe) | Sister (and brother-in-law) | Not specified (predeceased) | | Estelle Harris (Clint) | Sister-in-law (and brother-in-law) | Not specified (predeceased) | | Elma Seward (Roy) | Sister-in-law (and brother-in-law) | Not specified (predeceased) | | Pauline Edwards Miller (Wilson) | Sister-in-law (and brother-in-law) | Not specified (predeceased) | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ** Publication Details** Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 02 August 2013 Page A8 Obituary for RACHEL T. JOYNER --- ** Other Relevant Information** Memorial contributions suggested to: Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, PO Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431 Arrangements: Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield Family received friends after service at: Gardens on the Rolfe, 4373 John Rolfe Hwy, Dendron, VA 23839 --- *End of Final Transcript*