Joy May Doby Obituary
The passing of Joy May Doby (Gibsonville, North Carolina) occurred on November 5, 2026. Joy, born on February 2, 1947, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Paul Doby; her parents, Russell May and Elsie Loye May; her granddaughter Ashley Doby; her brothers, Clarence May, Jimmy May and Larry May; and her siblings-in-law, Nancy May, Linda S. May, Viola Whitesell, Louise Capps, Gaynor Whitesell and Troy Doby Jr..
She is survived by: her daughters, Shannon Wagoner (Keith) and Sherry Doby; her nephew Allan Capps; her grandchildren, Kasey, Kari Wagoner and Alex Menius (Maegan); her great grandchildren, Eleanor and Elijah Menius; her brothers, Gene May (Hope) and Gary May (Linda); her siblings-in-law, Peggy May, Martha May, Becky Doby, Linda Doby, Brenda Doby, James Doby and Archie Capps; and her cousin Allan Capps.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory (2205 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Gibsonville (221 Piedmont Ave, Gibsonville, NC 27249). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Alamance Memorial Park (4039 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215). A burial was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Gibsonville.
