Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthSep 19, 1914, Stokes County, North Carolina [13607]
DeathApr 26, 2005, Guilford County, North Carolina [13607]
BurialWoodland Cemetery, US 311 & Wilbert Dr, Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina [13607]
OccupationOwned And Operated Joyce Furniture, Madison, NC From 1952 To 1983. [13607]
EducationMember Of First Graduating Class At Sandy Ridge High School [13607]
FatherJesse Ben ROBERTSON (1889-1985)
MotherMaude BROWN (1896-1917)
Marriage1938 [13607]
Obituary Online notes for Louis Hassel JOYCE
12/29/2008
Louis Hassell Joyce
MADISON — Louis Hassell Joyce, 96, formerly of Madison, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Countryside Manor.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Andrews and the Rev. LaNell Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.
Louis was born in Bassett, Va., on Oct. 20, 1912, to John Walter and Daisy Dell Vernon Joyce. He graduated from Sandy Ridge High School in 1933. Following graduation, Louis held several positions at Moore Furniture Company until 1952, when he opened Joyce Furniture Company. He and his wife, Ruby, owned and managed the furniture store until his retirement in 1983. Louis was a founder and lifetime member of the Madison Merchants Association which later became the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. He was a charter member of the Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club, member and past president of the Madison Rotary Club, and a member of the Southern Home Furnishings Association. After his retirement, Louis enjoyed socializing with local businesses as he distributed "The Messenger."
He joined Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in 1947. He served as treasurer, chairperson of the Administrative Council and held many other positions during his years of membership. He loved his "special" Sunday school class that he taught for many years, and he always wanted what was best for Mt. Hermon’s growth financially and spiritually.
Above all, in addition to his church, Louis loved his family, socializing with everyone in town, and eating and carrying on with everyone at Fuzzy’s Bar-B-Que.
Everyone that knew Louis cared deeply and had great admiration for his love of life. Whether it was his family, friends, or his caretakers, everyone had affection for his sense of humor and love of family.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Morningview Assisted Living where he resided for three and half years and also to the staff at Countryside Manor where he had resided the past eight months.
In addition to his parents, Louis was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Ruby Robertson Joyce; son, Barry Louis Joyce; brothers, Harry, Carl, Forest, Durward and Charles Joyce; and sisters, Irene Dodson, Christine Moore, Ernestine Wall and Estelle Via.
Survivors include a brother, Jerome Joyce, of Mt. Airy; daughters, Kaye Cook and husband, Wayne, of Mayodan, and Donna Somers, of Burlington; daughter-in-law, Diane Joyce; grandchildren, Tonya Hudy (Ricky), Brian Joyce (Irene) and Jennifer Joyce; great-grandson, Marc Hudy (Brandi); great-greatgrandchildren, Lexi and Ava Hudy; and special friends, Lewis Barnes, Tamika Maynard and Nellie Hairston.
Louis lay in state from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison, N.C. 27025 or to the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund, 141 St. Andrews Drive, Stoneville, N.C. 27048.
Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net [13608]
Louis Hassell Joyce
MADISON — Louis Hassell Joyce, 96, formerly of Madison, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Countryside Manor.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Andrews and the Rev. LaNell Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.
Louis was born in Bassett, Va., on Oct. 20, 1912, to John Walter and Daisy Dell Vernon Joyce. He graduated from Sandy Ridge High School in 1933. Following graduation, Louis held several positions at Moore Furniture Company until 1952, when he opened Joyce Furniture Company. He and his wife, Ruby, owned and managed the furniture store until his retirement in 1983. Louis was a founder and lifetime member of the Madison Merchants Association which later became the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. He was a charter member of the Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club, member and past president of the Madison Rotary Club, and a member of the Southern Home Furnishings Association. After his retirement, Louis enjoyed socializing with local businesses as he distributed "The Messenger."
He joined Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in 1947. He served as treasurer, chairperson of the Administrative Council and held many other positions during his years of membership. He loved his "special" Sunday school class that he taught for many years, and he always wanted what was best for Mt. Hermon’s growth financially and spiritually.
Above all, in addition to his church, Louis loved his family, socializing with everyone in town, and eating and carrying on with everyone at Fuzzy’s Bar-B-Que.
Everyone that knew Louis cared deeply and had great admiration for his love of life. Whether it was his family, friends, or his caretakers, everyone had affection for his sense of humor and love of family.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Morningview Assisted Living where he resided for three and half years and also to the staff at Countryside Manor where he had resided the past eight months.
In addition to his parents, Louis was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Ruby Robertson Joyce; son, Barry Louis Joyce; brothers, Harry, Carl, Forest, Durward and Charles Joyce; and sisters, Irene Dodson, Christine Moore, Ernestine Wall and Estelle Via.
Survivors include a brother, Jerome Joyce, of Mt. Airy; daughters, Kaye Cook and husband, Wayne, of Mayodan, and Donna Somers, of Burlington; daughter-in-law, Diane Joyce; grandchildren, Tonya Hudy (Ricky), Brian Joyce (Irene) and Jennifer Joyce; great-grandson, Marc Hudy (Brandi); great-greatgrandchildren, Lexi and Ava Hudy; and special friends, Lewis Barnes, Tamika Maynard and Nellie Hairston.
Louis lay in state from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison, N.C. 27025 or to the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund, 141 St. Andrews Drive, Stoneville, N.C. 27048.
Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net [13608]
Obituary Online notes for Ruby Mae (Spouse 1)
4/28/2005
Mrs. Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce
MADISON — Mrs. Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce , 90, of 3200 N. Elm St., Greensboro, formerly of Madison, died April 26, 2005, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 28, 2005, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Madison.
Ruby was born in Stokes County, Sept. 19, 1914, to Jesse Ben Robertson and Maude Brown Robertson . Following a 10-year courtship that blossomed from a meeting on the school bus, she married Louis Hassel Joyce in 1938. She was a member of the first graduating class at Sandy Ridge High School and attended King’s Business College in Winston-Salem. Ruby and Louis owned and operated Joyce Furniture Company in Madison from 1952 to 1983. Ruby joined Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in 1947. There she served as the church pianist for more than 50 years. She was a member and teacher of the Ladies’ Bible class, a lifetime member and former president of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the church’s Administrative Board.
Ruby could always be found sharing her two greatest passions in life, music and tending to her flowers, with family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting stamps, coins, dolls, and representing Rose Marie Cosmetics. Everyone who knew Ruby knew her lasting dedication to her family and church. Her generosity, kindness, and compassion were an inspiration to everyone she met.
Ruby’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Morningview Assisted Living and to her caregivers for their kindness and thoughtfulness during her recent illness.
Ruby was predeceased by her parents; stepmother, Dulcie Hundley Robertson ; brothers, George Robertson and Curtis Robertson ; a half brother, Douglas Robertson ; and her son, Barry Joyce .
In addition to her loving husband, Louis, Ruby is survived by her sister, Wilmoth Ferguson; half sister, Marquita Duncan (Arnold); stepbrother, Sanford Hundley; daughters, Kaye Cook (Wayne) and Donna Somers; daughter-in-law, Diane Joyce ; grandchildren, Tonya Hudy (Ricky), Brian Joyce (Irene), and Jennifer Joyce ; greatgrandson, Marc Hudy (Brandi); and great-great-granddaughter, Lexi.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church or to The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund, 141 St. Andrews Drive, Stoneville, N.C. 27048.
Colonial Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family. [13607]
Mrs. Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce
MADISON — Mrs. Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce , 90, of 3200 N. Elm St., Greensboro, formerly of Madison, died April 26, 2005, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 28, 2005, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Madison.
Ruby was born in Stokes County, Sept. 19, 1914, to Jesse Ben Robertson and Maude Brown Robertson . Following a 10-year courtship that blossomed from a meeting on the school bus, she married Louis Hassel Joyce in 1938. She was a member of the first graduating class at Sandy Ridge High School and attended King’s Business College in Winston-Salem. Ruby and Louis owned and operated Joyce Furniture Company in Madison from 1952 to 1983. Ruby joined Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in 1947. There she served as the church pianist for more than 50 years. She was a member and teacher of the Ladies’ Bible class, a lifetime member and former president of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the church’s Administrative Board.
Ruby could always be found sharing her two greatest passions in life, music and tending to her flowers, with family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting stamps, coins, dolls, and representing Rose Marie Cosmetics. Everyone who knew Ruby knew her lasting dedication to her family and church. Her generosity, kindness, and compassion were an inspiration to everyone she met.
Ruby’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Morningview Assisted Living and to her caregivers for their kindness and thoughtfulness during her recent illness.
Ruby was predeceased by her parents; stepmother, Dulcie Hundley Robertson ; brothers, George Robertson and Curtis Robertson ; a half brother, Douglas Robertson ; and her son, Barry Joyce .
In addition to her loving husband, Louis, Ruby is survived by her sister, Wilmoth Ferguson; half sister, Marquita Duncan (Arnold); stepbrother, Sanford Hundley; daughters, Kaye Cook (Wayne) and Donna Somers; daughter-in-law, Diane Joyce ; grandchildren, Tonya Hudy (Ricky), Brian Joyce (Irene), and Jennifer Joyce ; greatgrandson, Marc Hudy (Brandi); and great-great-granddaughter, Lexi.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church or to The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund, 141 St. Andrews Drive, Stoneville, N.C. 27048.
Colonial Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family. [13607]