Ella Joyner Fikes Obituary
The memory of Ella Joyner Fikes of New York, New York, who passed away on May 28, 2024 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ella Joyner Fikes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Lewis Joyner and Mary Jane Joyner (Walden); her former husband James E. Fikes; her daughter Yolanda "Cecelia" (Cecelia); her brother Marvin; and her half-sister Blanch.
She is survived by: her godfather Dr. James A. Tinsley, Sr.; her son James; her husband Lorenzo A. Dufau; her sons, Don (Rebecca), Hollis and Denis (Doris); her grandchildren, Derick, Michael, Omar, Jerrod, Tiffany, Don II and Nicole; her great grandchildren, Derick II, Deja, Rennard, Elijah, Tyreek and Tykeem; and her stepdaughter Bessie (Charles). She is also survived by eight step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Ella Joyner Fikes may be made to: Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 6950 NC Highway 46, Garysburg, NC 27831 / 252-537-0683.
