Henrietta Joyner Obituary

"You have my deepest sympathy and my greatest empathy. My thoughts and prayers are you"

my thought and prayers are with you. Frank GRANT

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be your comfort and strength during this challenging time.

To the Gorham and Joyner family....words cannot express how saddened I am by the news of Deacon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Burke High School Class of 1984

To henrietta deacon joyner RIP rest in peace home girl will always rember your smile. Heaven is the place that earth has no sorrow. To family and friends from the Jakes family Skeeter Jakes class of 1985 BHS.

To The Joyner and Gorham Family
I am sorry for the lost of your love one. My thoughts and prayers or with you and your family and your times of bereavement. She will be greatly missed because she was a vital part of my family. With deepest Sympathy the Farr Family

To a wonderful classmate. We will truly miss you. May God bless you and your family.


Burke High School Class of 1985

May the Grace and Mercy of our Lord and Savior keep you all during this difficult time. Deacon is resting in peace and we can only hope to see her on the other side of the pearly gates when we pass. Her kindness and gentle manner are indelibly etched into my memory. I feel Blessed to have known her and call her friend and classmate.

The Gorham/Joyner Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your love one. May the Lord keep you in this time of breavment.

To the Family we sorry for ur lost our prayers are with u. May the Lord keep u in DAYs ahead. She was loving to me and MY Family.

Debbie,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel with the lost of my friend and classmate since middle school "Deacon". As the Gorham & Joyner families comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a not of love rising to the heavens. Therefore, may your memories give you strength.

To the Joyner/Gorham family.
My heart is trurly with you in the time of sorrow.Deacon was like a sister to my family.May God be with you all.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I just found out about the passing of one of God's smiles here on earth. I remember "Deacon" from the cheerleading squad. I remember that cheerfulness, huge smile, and helpful hands. I hadn't seen Deacon since she graduated, but in the time of sorrow that huge smile coming back to life. Deacon maybe gone out of our lives, but she now will be the sun that shines so brightly on all of her loved ones she leave behind to cherish her memories. To the family of this wonderful lady, be blessed and continue to cherish her memories. Rest now Deacon, because you don't have to stress about the pain anymore. "God called Deacon, because her work here was done. She answered now she will watch over her beloved family and cherished friends from up above." Rest in peace, Mrs. Henrietta "Deacon" Joyner. God loves me, but he loves Deacon more. Always loved and missed.

BHS'86

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless

Genita Hanna

Joyner-Gorham family I am trully sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To The Joyner and Gorham Families, May you find comfort during your time of bereavement. Continue to trust in the Lord as weeping may endure through the night, but Joy cometh in the morning. Karen Watson-Fleming, Burke High School-Class of 1985

Sending prayers and condolences to the Gorham Family.
Parson Family (Charleston, SC)

My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gorham family during this time of great loss and bereavement. May you all find peace and comfort knowing that she put up a great fight!
With much love and sincerity-
Tara Parson-Grant (US Army- Afghanistan)

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To The Joyner & Gorham Family,
You have my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God will take care of you as you walk through this difficult season in your lives.
God bless you,
Jacqueline Mazyck-Bennett

R.I.P Ms.Joyner From Trevor Jenkins Mother Maureen Jenkins Turner Stay Strong Reggie In Jesus Name love&peace

To the Gorham and Joyner families, you are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless,

Henry Smalls & family ,BHS '85

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

TO THE JOYNER FAMILY YALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS...MRS.JOYNER WAS A VERY SWEET WOMAN THAT ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH WHEN SHE CAME OVER IM SO SORRY FOR YALL LOST..

Debbie Gorham-Thompson and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your sister. May your fond memories give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sandra M. Christopher

Joyner and Gorham Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerest Sympathy,

To the Gorham/Joyner Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to your family for the loss of such a beautiful person. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Be blessed.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

To Teenie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Inez&P-nut

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

........If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
these things I too will miss.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Darcel, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa

May God bless this family in their time of sorrow. I am saddened to hear of the passing of Deacon.

Ms Henrietta A.K.A Deacan thank for the time you came around me and my family. I have wonderful memories of you in my heart. I give my condolences to the family. Love you and will always miss you The Ellis family.

My Deepest condolences to the Gorham Family. Deacon was like a big sister to me when I was in high school.... She will be missed by many!!!!!!! Tresa Fiall

our deepest condolence to the family ...the mack ...scott...duncan family.

MS. HENRIETTA THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME LAUGH SO MUCH AT ALL OUR INSPECTION MEETINGS WE WILL TAKE CARE OF REGGIE BEST WE KNOW HOW. THANX FOR THE MEMORIES


GWEN NICHOLS

Our deepest condolence goes out to the Gorham and Joyner family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Whenever you are feeling sad, just think about the good times you shared with Deacon and know that she will always be near and dear to your hearts.

With deepest sympathy,
Mona Martin,(BHS Class of 1985), Buster and Theresa Coakley and Brenda"Tootsie" Lincoln

To a sweet lady who always greeted everyone with a smile. "Deacon" will be missed, but her spirit lives in all whose lives she has touched. Memories last a lifetime will be cherished forever. I'm saddened that I can not be in Charleston, but I am there in spirit. Rest on Queen, Rest on.

To The Gorham/Joyner Family,
My heart is truly with you all in this time of sorrow.Deacon was a wonderful,sweet spirit person with a beautiful smile.When you think about Deacon remember all the fond memories and laughter she brought to you all.Deacon will truely be miss and loved by many but God loved her best.

To the Gorham family during your time of loss. "Deacon" was a close friend and will be missed.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To The Joyner/Gorham Family,
May the sweet memories of your dear love one bring peace, joy, and comfort knowing she's resting with her Heavenly Father. As I think of her in my mind, All I see is her smile. Hold to Gods unchanging hands. Praying for the entire famly.

Kathleen Kelly Robinson,
North Charleston,SC
BHS Class of "84"

To the Gorham/Joyner family (Deacon) was a good friend and a very friendly person and always smiling since I have known (Deacon) for over 27 years. I have never seen her not smiling or she would not pass you by without saying hi . I admire her for the person that I knew she was loveable! I love that family ! They all are kind and loving people. Rest now Deacon God has you in his care and you will be taken care of no worries all peace and happiness I love you all I will always rememeber you . My mine and heart thinks about (Donise) at times now you will see her again you both will be rejoicing with the Lord nothing but joy , love, peace, happiness we all shall one day leave this earth but being up there with the Lord is much more than one may imagine. The Gorham /Joyner family I pray for comfort from God that he give you all peace it may be sad now but joy will come just always know that she loved you all and so do I.(Deacon ) is smiling down on us!She is at peace.

I definitely will miss Deacon. She always brought a smile to my face when I saw her. She was loved by many. May God continue to bless your family in this time of sorrow.

May the word of God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

BEHS Class of 85

To the Gorham/Joyner Family, my hearts are truly with you guys in your time of sadness. Deacon was a special person and she touch our hearts in so many ways. She knew that I loved her and she will never be forgotten. I know that she is with the Lord and she is smiling upon us. Take care and be blessed, she is in the Lord's hands now--pain free and stress free. I love you guys.

I will miss my sister in law. She was truly a caring, loving and kind hearted spirit. I loved her like a sister and she will be greatly missed. Michelle Norris (Laurel, Md.)

To the Joyner family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. Deacon was a friend of mind. I will truely miss her,no more pain,no more suffering. Rest in Peace my friend. We love her but,god love her best.

My family and I extend our sincere sympathy to you as you bid farewell to your loved one's physical presence. Take comfort in knowing that she has transitioned into eternal life.

The Singleton Family

I am so sorry to hear of Deacon's passing. She is a sweet spirit. Heaven just got a little brighter. Be blessed family.

Karen,Debra,and Darcel,my heart is truly broken,all I could do all day was reflect on how we all onced played together in my grandmothers backyard as small children,I will alway's cherish those memories,My prayers are with you and the entire family.

To the Gorham and Joyner Families i am so sorry to hear about the passing of "Deacon", my heartfelt prayers and sympathy goes out to all of you," may God keep you in his loving Arms".

Victoria Logan Smith

I anm saddened by the news of Deacon's passing. My condolences goes out to the family. Deacon was a wonderful person whom I had the pleasure of knowing. May god wrap his loving arms around her family and hold them tight in they time of sorrow.

BHS 84

With Heart felt wishes to the Gorham family. May GOD wrap His loving arms around the family and comfort Reginald in this time of sorrow. And please know that Deacon is in GOD'S hands resting in peace. A model Mother and Daughter and Sister and Freind.We love her but GOD love her best.(Mr. & Mrs. Willie and Rosita Joyner Woodbridge Va.)

With Heart felt wishes to the Gorham family. May GOD wrap His loving arms around the family and comfort Reginald in this time of sorrow. And please know that Deacon is in GOD'S hands resting in peace. A model Mother and Daughter and Sister and Freind.We love her but GOD love her best.(Mr. & Mrs. Willie and Rosita Joyner Woodbridge Va.)

I am so sorry to hear of Deacon's passing my prayers and deepest sympathy to the family.

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF DEACON JOYNER,I HAVE THE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I WILL SEE HER AGAIN ONE DAY.WITH JESUS.SHE WAS THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD TO BIG REGGIE I REALLY ADMIRED THAT ABOUT HER. WITH ALL OUR LOVE, JOSHUA HAMILTON,SAMEUL HAMILTON & GESILL HAMILTON

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY,I FEEL YOUR PAIN AND YOUR LOST. I TO HAVE A COUSIN MY FIRST COUSIN THAT WE LOST TO BREAST CANCER A FEW MONTHS AGO,I KNOW AND BELIEVE IN MY HEART THAT DEACON TOO IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. WITH ALL MY LOVE GESILLE HAMILTON.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

To the Gorham/Joyner families: We are all saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved classmate, "Deacon." Our prayers are with you. May the peace, power and presence of God be with you always.

I am so sorry to hear that Deacon has passed away. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. BHS 85

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My condolences to the Joyner/Gorham family in the loss of Deacon. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Jennifer Singleton and family
BHS Class of 88

My condolences to the Joyner/Gorham family in the loss of Deacon. We are keeping you all in our prayers.
Jennifer Singleton and family.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My condolences goes out to the family of the late Henrietta "Deacon" Joyner. May the word of God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Karen & Family,

May memories erase some of the sadness from your hearts and softly replace it with the warmth of shared moments and promise of peace to come.

To the family of a beautiful person that always kept a smile, I pray that the fond memories that you all have of Deacon will always comfort your hurting hearts!!God Bless All of You!!!

You have my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement.

Traci Singleton
BHS, '87

Karen, Debra, and Darcel,

I am deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Deacon. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. There is definitely a "DIVA" in heaven!

Be Blessed....

I'm truly shocked but mostly sadden by the lost of "Deacon". During this difficult time, I pray for comfort & strength upon your family. BHS 84

To the Gorham/Joyner Family:

I am sorry to hear that Deacon had passed away, I will be praying for you all. She was a wonderful person and will be truly missed.

Carolyn Mitchell Brown & Family

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Minister Thomas &
Waltzenia(Jones) Freshwater, Amanda and Herbert Blakeney

To the Gorham/Joyner Family:

I was so sorry to hear that Deacon had passed away. Karen and Debbie please know that I will be praying for you and your family. My heart breaks for you. God bless.

To the Joyner and Gorham family: You all have my deepest sympathy. Deacon was such a loving and caring person. I remember her from B.H.S. Also I know how it feels to loss a love one. Just remember that God knows best. I will keep you in my prays. May you find PEACE and STRENGTH in the Lord.

This is still so hard to believe, Deacon was a wonderful person and she will truly be missed. My deepest condolences goes out to the family.

I am saddened by the news of Deacon's passing. I pray for the family she left behind. My God wrap his arms around you and never let you go.

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to your families during this time of sorrow. We used to be cheerleaders together. Gone too soon. GOD wrap your hands around her family and hold them until they hurt no more(forever).

My condolences to the Joyner/Gorham family in the loss of Henrietta. I am so shocked to hear of her passing. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Hiawatha Addison and family.

my hearts goes out to your family