Elnora Joyce

Elnora Earp Joyce, 97, of 58 Stokesdale Avenue, died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Piney Forest Healthcare Center. Born on October 9, 1916 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Earp and Gertrude Howard Earp. She was married to John Frank Joyce who predeceased her in 2001. She was retired, having worked at Dan River Mills for 22 years and later as a baby sitter for a number of years. She was a member of Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her brother, William Earp; two nephews, Mike Hankins of Kembridge, VA and David Hankins of Danville; and one niece, Cindy Tickle of Danville. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Rady Hankins. Funeral services will be held at Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Paul Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 30, at Townes Funeral Home from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.