I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7. Missionary Joyce Sessoms Fountain Miller entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Sentara Hospital Hampton, Virginia, at 77.
Joyce was the daughter of the late Oscar and Cora Sessoms. She was born August 4, 1943, in Ahoskie, North Carolina. She was the seventh of eight children. Joyce attended Newsome Park Elementary School and graduated from George Washington Carver High School Class of 1962. One week after graduating high school, Joyce relocated to New York City and was blessed with a job at Western Electric until her retirement in 1992. After 30 years of service, Joyce and her husband moved back to Newport News, Virginia.
Joyce was a people person, caring and concern about everyone. She kept busy working; she worked at Sears for several years, Macy's in Hampton until its closed. At the time of her death, she was employed by P.A.A. Peninsula Agency on Aging for 9 years; that job was her passion. Joyce was involved with many other organizations. She was also her husband's caregiver until his death on December 30, 2020.
Joyce was a faithful member and Missionary at Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. John Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jhue Miller, four sisters, Bessie, Annie, Mildred, and Velma Jean, one brother Wayland,
left to cherish her memories one sister Helen Artis, one brother Lindbergh Sessoms, a stepdaughter Sally Backus (Benjamin), step-grandson Chris. A host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, and other relatives and friends.
A walk-through viewing for Mrs. Fountain- Miller will be held Monday, March 15, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
A graveside service for Mrs. Fountain- Miller will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Albert G. Horton Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA. by Pastor John Wilson.
The Fountain/Miller family desires that you would keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of Mrs. Joyce Fountain Miller has entrusted her final care to the staff of C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
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