Funeral services for Joy J. Gleghorn, age 70, of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Allen Black and Rev. Tommy Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Gleghorn passed away Thursday morning at her residence.
Mrs. Gleghorn was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Dorval and Carline George Jean. She was a homemaker and life long member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gleghorn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as well as an avid gardener, amazing cook and a dedicated Auburn fan.
Survivors include her husband Charles Gleghorn of Fayetteville, son Carl Gleghorn and wife Becky, daughter Gay Dempsey and husband Michael all of Petersburg, grandchildren Conner Dempsey, Jordan Dempsey, Evan Gleghorn, Taylor Gleghorn, Carter Gleghorn, Makena Dempsey, and Bailey Gleghorn, sister Dorvalyn Jean of Birmingham, AL.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening from 4 until 8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library.
13 Comments To "Joy J. Gleghorn"
#1 Comment By Anita Johnson On November 29, 2013 @ 7:24 pm
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Mrs. Joy was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed talking to her. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
#2 Comment By Ricky and Judy Tucker On November 30, 2013 @ 4:33 am
So sorry to hear about Joy… your loss is Heaven’s gain. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers.
#3 Comment By John & Evelyn Askins Brown On November 30, 2013 @ 3:25 pm
Praying that all will find comfort in God’s Abiding Love and the sweet memories of precious Joy.
#4 Comment By Peggy & Jim Coleman On November 30, 2013 @ 5:28 pm
To the Gleghorn family,
We are sorry to learn about your loss. May God wrap his arms around you all, keep you close and help you to cope with the loss of a dear loved one.
Jim and Peggy Coleman
#5 Comment By Debbie Bradley On November 30, 2013 @ 11:01 pm
Charles and Family:
We have comfort in knowing that this is really not the end. You will see her again one day and what a reunion that will be. You all will continue to be in my prayers.
#6 Comment By Ola Archer On December 1, 2013 @ 11:56 am
So very sorry for the loss of Ms. Joy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
#7 Comment By Terry and Erma Bedwell On December 1, 2013 @ 7:09 pm
So sorry to hear of Joy’s death. She was a very sweet lady and I know she will be greatly missed. She has raised two wonderful children who meant the world to her and her grandchildren were so precious to her. I prayers are with you.
#8 Comment By Mark, Laura, Will, and Sara Clark On December 2, 2013 @ 3:23 am
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort your hearts and preserve sweet memories. Our deepest sympathy.
#9 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On December 2, 2013 @ 3:15 pm
Joy was a wonderful person and always smiled and spoke. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. You’re in my heart and in my prayers.
God Bless,
Peggy Bevels
#10 Comment By Tammie Woodard On December 2, 2013 @ 3:34 pm
Gay & family,
I was saddened to hear of your moms passing. I have memories of her gentle spirit, her hospitality, & her love and gift of cooking. May your family find peace and comfort in the years of memories you shared with her. God bless!
#11 Comment By Jim and Barbara Welch On December 2, 2013 @ 3:54 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Joy will be missed by family and friends from all over. We are so appreciative of our friendship of so many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#12 Comment By Stephanie Sharp On December 2, 2013 @ 4:22 pm
I was so sad to hear of Mrs. Joy’s passing, she was such a sweet lady and I know will be missed by so many people. Your family is in my prayers and will remain in my thoughts as I know this is such a difficult time.
#13 Comment By Amy Osteen On December 3, 2013 @ 6:15 pm
May God be especially close to you all at this time. Because He Lives, Amy S. Osteen