Joyce Hamilton Vernon

Joyce Sue Hamilton Vernon, 75, of Reidsville, went to her Heavenly home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at Fair Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2pm. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville, NC. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service in the Chapel at Fair Funeral Home.

Joyce was born in Davidson County to the late Johnny Frank Hamilton and Ellen Frances Wilson Hamilton. She was a member of Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club. They would do fundraising and visit wounded veterans. They would do toy drives for children in need. She loved helping others in need. If any family ever called her, needing anything, she was right there no matter the time of day or what it was.

She was the life of every party; she loved to cut up and just make people laugh. It brought her so much joy to see others happy. She loved Jesus and wasn’t afraid to tell anyone that.She most of all loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. They were everything to her. She took so much pride in all her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Junior Vernon; brother, Johnny Hamilton, Jr. (Hazel d.), Clifford Hamilton (Linda d.); sisters, Mable Hicks (Junior d.) and Geraldine Hamilton Gordon (Alvin); and Francis Patton (Jerry d.).

Joyce is survived by her son, Rodney Vernon (Renee); son, Brian Vernon (Christy); and daughter, Renee Vernon (Max); grandchildren, Lacey Vernon, Conner Vernon, Kayleigh Vernon, Nick Vernon (Lexi), Karleigh Vernon, Alex Howell, Bryce Howell, and Brentlee Howell; 1 great-grandson, Braylen; and her fur baby, Cheeto, whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert Hamilton (Brenda d.), Jackie Hamilton (Shirley d.), and Tommy Hamilton; and sister, Louise Jarrett (Paige d.), along with a lot of nieces and nephews who she cherished with all her heart.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Ancora Compassionate Care, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.