Joyce Brown Wilson passed away September 14, 2021. Due to Covid 19, her memorial service was delayed. She was born in Moore County and lived most of her life there. She met Vance L. Wilson at High Point University and they married soon after. They both were dedicated to education and worked both in Gaston and Moore County public schools. She spent her career as both a classroom teacher and a librarian. She touched the lives of many students and was dedicated to their education.
Joyce loved her church family. She served in many capacities volunteering for her church. One of the most cherished was playing the piano for services.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, June and Margaret Brown, her husband, Vance L Wilson, son, David Wilson, great great granddaughter, Ky Ona Williams, sister, Louise Lisk, brothers, Floyd and Herman Brown. She is survived by daughter, Deborah W Williams, son, Darrell Wilson, sister, Iris Strother, brother, Ralph Brown, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.
The service will be held on April 16 at Mount Carmel Methodist Church, Carthage, NC at 1 pm with burial following in the church cemetery. There will be a visitation with the family at the church one hour prior to the service. Donations in her memory can be sent to Mt. Carmel Methodist Church c/o Carol Richardson, 370 Richardson Road, Carthage, NC 28327.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes.
