Patricia B. Joyner

She was born February 1st, 1944, the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Braxton, and grew up in a loving family with her three sisters, Kay Chalk, Deborah Loehr, and Robin Turner.  

Pat was a magna cum laude graduate of UNC-Greensboro, with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She was a devoted teacher in the Burlington city schools for 20 years.  

She was an active member of Front Street United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Chair of the Methodist Women, and the Altar Guild.  Pat was a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Alamance County Historical Museum and past Chair of the Museum Docent Committee.  Pat also co-founded the Bookwomen Book Club and served with the Friends of the Library and was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was an avid reader, loved books, art, and travel.

Most importantly, she was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother to her wonderful family.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years Jimmy H. Joyner; sons Jimmy H. Joyner Jr. (Tonya) of Elon, Jeffrey C. Joyner (Amanda) of Wilmington; Jonathan P. Joyner (Laura) of Wilmington and 6 grandchildren: William, Ethan, Thomas, Parker, Emma Kate, and Jayleigh.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Andrews Valley Chapel. The family will greet friends beginning at 10:30 am.   Pat will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

In lieu of flowers please donate to NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 1841 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27635-0001.