Joyce McLawhorn Holland Obituary

We bid farewell to Joyce McLawhorn Holland of Vanceboro, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Joyce McLawhorn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce McLawhorn Holland to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert McLawhorn and Frances McLawhorn; her former husband William "Bill" Purser; her son William Jeffrey Purser; and her brothers, Rufus, Buddy and Ronnie McLawhorn.

She is survived by: her children, Pamela Fornes and Robert Keith Purser of Greenville; her grandchildren, Amanda Marlowe, Josh Purser, Jessica Wilmeth, Kelvin Herring and Timmy Fornes; her great grandchildren, Megan, Zoey Marlowe, Haven, Hallie Herring, Caleb, Matthew, Tyler Green, Drake, Emma Purser, Anna and Takola Fornes; and her sister Jean Bland.