Elizabeth Annie Joyner Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elizabeth Annie Joyner (Paterson, New Jersey), born in Hampton, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elizabeth Annie left this world on February 3, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elizabeth Annie Joyner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Laurie Buckner and Ella Buckner; her husband Earl Joyner, Sr.; her children, David Joyner and Cynthia Joyner-Worthem; her siblings, Christine Buckner Davis, Mary Buckner Lightsey and Snowden Buckner; her son-in-law Randy Bush; her parents-in-law, Bertha Lee Walker Joyner and Joseph Smart Joyner; her siblings-in-law, Arnold Lightsey, Roy Clark, Cecil Joyner, Johnnie Lee Joyner, Mackey Lee Joyner, Joe Frank Joyner, Lester O'Neal Joyner, Emert Joyner, William Davis, Mary L. Joyner, Earline Clark (Joyner), Pearline Grant (Joyner), Ogretha Joyner and Patricia Norris Joyner; her niece Jacquelyn Joyner; and her nephews, Gerald Joyner, Keith Joyner and Willie Davis.

She is survived by: her children, Earl Joyner, Jr. (Sheila) of Philadelphia, PA, Kenny Joyner (Deidra) of North Carolina, Tommy Joyner of Paterson, NJ, Ella Joyner of Paterson, NJ and Debbie Joyner of Paterson, NJ; her grandchildren, Tocorra Joyner, Christian Joyner, Isaiah Joyner, Micah Joyner, Reggie Coates, Antoine Coates and Devona Joyner; her brother Joseph Buckner, Sr. (Senie Mae) of Hampton, SC; her brother-in-law James L. Joyner, Sr.; her son-in-law Bobby Worthem; her niece Crisha "Cookie" Davis; and her godchildren, Rachel Wint, Steven Johnson, Dwight Peavy and Beverly Peavy-Pope. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.