Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Joyce, 93, of Red Springs, North Carolina, was born on November 17, 1931 and departed this life on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her home and in the company of family and hospice care. She is preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Donnie Revels and Mrs. Leona Brooks Revels; her husband: Mr. Edsel Locklear and her second husband Mr. Geoffrey Joyce; two brothers: Mr. Chester “Buck” Revels, and Mr. Gaylord Revels; and four sisters: Ms. Kathleen Revels, Ms. Cora Sue Oxendine, Ms. Aileen “Sissy” Cannon, and Ms. Margaret Ann Locklear.
The funeral will 3 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025 at Berea Baptist Church in Pembroke, the home church of her father. Pastor Chris Hunt and Preacher Bob Mangum officiating. Burial will follow in the Locklear family cemetery in Moss Neck.
She is survived by her daughter: Ms. Arlinda Locklear; two grandchildren: Garret Locklear Hall and Rachel Locklear Hall; two brothers: Mr. Jerry Revels and Mr. Donnie “Sonny” Revels, Jr.; grand son-in-law: Mychael Wright and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mary lived a long and full life. She graduated from Baptist College, Charleston, South Carolina, with a degree in accounting. She retired from the Veterans Administration, Washington, DC, after an illustrious career as an accountant. She traveled the world and loved family occasions, particularly Lumbee Homecoming. She will be especially missed at those events.
The family wishes to extend a personal thank you to Lower Cape Fear Life Care (hospice) for their attentive care in easing her final passage.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025 at Berea Baptist Church.
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My deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Ms. Mary Joyce during this unfortunate time. May the love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon you and help ease the pain of your loss.
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