May 17, 2024, 79, Goldsboro —

Diana Beverly Joyner, 79, was born on January 7, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA. to Annabelle James. Diana was raised by her grandmother, Anna James.

On December 21, 1963, she married Freddie Thomas Joyner, Sr. Together they had 3 children, Dana Vanessa Joyner of Goldsboro, and the late, Freddie Thomas Joyner Jr. and Elia Joyner of Philadelphia, PA.

Diana had two brothers, Ronald and Charles, and one sister, Desiree Baca, and several nieces and nephews.

Diana was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 6, 1958. She served Jehovah all her life. She worked as a housekeeper and loved cooking her Cheesecake, decorating, and sewing in her free time.

A memorial talk will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Goldsboro.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.