AHOSKIE – Joyce Spivey Byrum, age 72, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital.
Mrs. Byrum was born in Hertford County on August 30, 1939, a daughter of the late Ruth Mullen and Alvah Theodore Spivey. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Joyce worked side-by-side with her husband for more than 40 years in their family business; and was a devoted wife, mother, and ‘GaGa’. She will truly be missed by all.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, A. T. Byrum, Jr. of the home; two sons, Trey Byrum and wife, Harriet, and Al Byrum and wife, Carmen, all of Ahoskie; a sister, JoAnn Herring and husband, Gene of Suffolk, VA; and two granddaughters, Avery Byrum and Allie Byrum.
A celebration of life graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Highland Memorial Gardens, Ahoskie, with the Rev. Richard Rice officiating. The family will receive friends at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home.
Family and friends may send condolences and sign the online guestbook by visiting www.garrettjonesfh.com.
Billy Little posted on 8/4/12
So sorry for this loss,our prayers go out to the entire family
Eddie Kane Steel posted on 8/6/12
Byrum Family
Our sincere condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Witt posted on 8/3/12
Joanne,
You have been a very loving and devoted sister to Joyce all of your life. She was so lucky to have you as you were to have her. I would like you and all of Joyce's family to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. There is not much in life that is harder than losing someone you love so much even when you know they are now in a better place and not suffering. Even though I was not lucky enough to meet Joyce but there are many of us that knew her through you. I have never seen such a devoted sister that talked about her sister with the love and kindness that you did. Just want you to know that I love you and think the entire world of you. You are my hero and I wish I had a sister like you.
XO
Pamela Witt, RN,BSN Director of Clinical Services Western Tidewater Free Clinic
Jim Hannigan posted on 8/2/12
To say that my thoughts are with you, and to offer my deepest sympathy in your loss. Jim Hannigan
Richard Jernigan posted on 8/2/12
To A.T.,Tray & Al, I know what you have lost is not replaceable but Joyce loved every one in her family as they did her. God will give you the strength to go on with your lives. I have always admired Joyce and enjoyed talking with her every time I went by the office. I will miss her smiles and her laughter also. May God be with each of you and bless you in this time in your life.
Jacques and Melissa Turner posted on 8/3/12
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Wesley & Jean Jones posted on 8/2/12
What a ray of sunshine anytime we were in Joyce's presence. Joyce loved telling us stories of her childhood while growing up in our little village. Your family is in our prayers.
Jodi Brown posted on 8/2/12
With deepest sympathy to the entire Byrum family. It has been years since I've worked with all of you but, you have still been in my thoughts. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Jodi
Shane Early posted on 8/5/12
I am very sorry for your loss.
Shellie Saxby posted on 8/2/12
Mrs. Joyce was truley a special lady to many people. She will be missed. The world has gained another special angel. Thinking of you all!
Love,
The Saxby's
Elaine & Ronny Ray posted on 8/1/12
A.T. We were so saddened to hear from Mother that Joyce had passed away. My Mom, Grace Sumner and Dad Victor thought the world of you and Joyce. She will be missed by many. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Ronny & Elaine S Ray
Raymond & Bettye Meiggs posted on 8/4/12
AT and family,
It was such sad news to hear about Joyce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you in this time of sadness.
Love,
Bettye and Raymond Meiggs
Thelma Copeland McCreight posted on 8/3/12
AT and family, so sorry to read of the homegoing of Joyce. All of you are in my prayers.
Rena' Barnes posted on 8/3/12
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Stella Burgess Boone posted on 8/8/12
Dear A. T. and all of the family: Joyce was my school bus mate (always) for nearly the whole twelve grades. She was a mighty good person, and I believe she is in heaven right now, seeing my tears that are falling down my cheeks. My sympathy to all of you. Love, Stella
Joseph Aaron Weatheersbee posted on 8/1/12
I have many fond memories of Joyce. We lived next door. She was asweet girl who will be missed. My condolences to the family
Fran Overton posted on 8/1/12
A.T. & family
So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She will be missed by all. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Wesley Newsome posted on 8/3/12
Mother and I were very sorry to hear about Mrs. Byrum's death.
Sincerely,
Wesley Newsome
Juanita Newsome
Marcus Nunez posted on 8/1/12
I will miss visiting and staying with Joyce. She was so fun to be with. She was very nice to me and she always made me laugh. I liked her stories about Joann and Grandma Ruth. I know she is in heaven and not suffering any more.
Barbara Jenkins posted on 8/2/12
Jo Ann and family,
My family and I want you to know that you are in our prayers. We are sorry for your loss.
Barbara Jeanne
Debbie Fairless posted on 8/2/12
Good Times will never be forgotten....I will miss you, girlfriend....Debbie
Norma Jean Hannigan posted on 8/1/12
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Joyce. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Norma Jean Hannigan
Anna Freeman-Ward posted on 8/5/12
Margaret and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you during this time. Anna Freeman
Anna Freeman-Ward posted on 8/5/12
Margaret and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you during this time. Anna Freeman
Suzannah Parker Early posted on 8/3/12
We all will miss Joyce's enthusiasm and joy about her presence. My memories go back to AHS class of 1957. and my most recent memory was her total joy celebrating the birth of her first grandaughter during that last reunion.
Please know A. T. and JoAnn and family that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Allow God's love to support you now. Suzannah
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Dee Pierce posted on 8/1/12
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love, Dee