Joyce Shaffer Obituary Joyce Brewer Shaffer April 11, 1939 － April 10, 2024 Zuni － Joyce Brewer Shaffer, 84, passed away April 10, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and raised in Emporia, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Junious Brewer and Elma Hands Brewer. She was also predeceased by her husband, Lloyd Reynolds Shaffer, Jr.; a son, Larry R. Shaffer; and six siblings, Frances, Paul, Lelia, Gloradine "Goby", Dan, and Mary. Joyce was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Terry S. Whitehead (Wayne); a son, Gary B. Shaffer (Kathy); a brother, Willie Brewer; a daughter-in-law, Cherene Shaffer; eight grandchildren, Eric Whitehead (Jamie), Luke Whitehead (Lexi), Kelsey Shaffer, Chase Shaffer, Kimberly Shaffer, Shelby Shaffer, Amber Lee, and Jessica Bolton; six great grandchildren, Emilee Whitehead, Savanah Turner, Matthew Lee, Mckenna Bolton, Brantley Bolton, and Liam Whitehead; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association. The family would like to give a special thank you to Joyce‚Äôs friend and caregiver, Krystal Romines and to Gentiva Hospice caregivers, Angie Smith and Ebony Myrick. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Apr. 11, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Joyce-Shaffer 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/joyce-shaffer-obituary?id=54854798 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the formatted obituary information as requested: ### Narrative summary of the obituary Joyce Brewer Shaffer, 84, of Zuni, passed away on April 10, 2024. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and raised in Emporia, she was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd Reynolds Shaffer, Jr., a son, and six siblings. She is survived by two children, a brother, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. ### Narrative summary of funeral services A funeral service was held at 2 PM on April 13, 2024, at Wright Funeral Home, with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations were suggested to the American Heart Association. ### The Edited Obituary Joyce Shaffer Obituary Joyce Brewer Shaffer April 11, 1939 - April 10, 2024 Zuni - Joyce Brewer Shaffer, 84, passed away April 10, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and raised in Emporia, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Junious Brewer and Elma Hands Brewer. She was also predeceased by her husband, Lloyd Reynolds Shaffer, Jr.; a son, Larry R. Shaffer; and six siblings, Frances, Paul, Lelia, Gloradine "Goby", Dan, and Mary. Joyce was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Terry S. Whitehead (Wayne); a son, Gary B. Shaffer (Kathy); a brother, Willie Brewer; a daughter in law, Cherene Shaffer; eight grandchildren, Eric Whitehead (Jamie), Luke Whitehead (Lexi), Kelsey Shaffer, Chase Shaffer, Kimberly Shaffer, Shelby Shaffer, Amber Lee, and Jessica Bolton; six great grandchildren, Emilee Whitehead, Savanah Turner, Matthew Lee, Mckenna Bolton, Brantley Bolton, and Liam Whitehead; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association. The family would like to give a special thank you to Joyce's friend and caregiver, Krystal Romines and to Gentiva Hospice caregivers, Angie Smith and Ebony Myrick. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Joyce Brewer Shaffer | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 84 | | Birth | April 11, 1939; Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Death | April 10, 2024; Zuni | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------|-------------| | Joyce Brewer Shaffer | Decedent | Zuni | | Lloyd Reynolds Shaffer, Jr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Harvey Junious Brewer | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Elma Hands Brewer | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Terry S. Whitehead | Child | Unknown | | Wayne Whitehead | Child-in-law | Unknown | | Gary B. Shaffer | Child | Unknown | | Kathy Shaffer | Child-in-law | Unknown | | Larry R. Shaffer | Predeceased Child | -- | | Willie Brewer | Sibling | Unknown | | Cherene Shaffer | Child-in-law | Unknown | | Frances | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Paul | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Lelia | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Gloradine Goby | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Dan | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Mary | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Eric Whitehead | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jamie Whitehead | Grandchild-in-law | Unknown | | Luke Whitehead | Grandchild | Unknown | | Lexi Whitehead | Grandchild-in-law | Unknown | | Kelsey Shaffer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Chase Shaffer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kimberly Shaffer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Shelby Shaffer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Amber Lee | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jessica Bolton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Emilee Whitehead | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Savanah Turner | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Matthew Lee | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Mckenna Bolton | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Brantley Bolton | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Liam Whitehead | Great-grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Joyce was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and raised in Emporia. 2. She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. 3. The family suggested memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association. 4. Joyce had a friend and caregiver named Krystal Romines. 5. Gentiva Hospice caregivers, Angie Smith and Ebony Myrick, provided care for Joyce. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |----------|-----------------------------------|------------------------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | Thursday 11 April 2024 |