Obituaries
Joyce Ruth Reel Christopher
( November 10, 1933 - January 25, 2017 )
Mrs. Joyce Ruth Reel Christopher, age 83, of Lincolnton, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.
Mrs. Christopher was born November 10, 1933, firstborn of the late Dan R. Reel Sr. and Fannie Helton Reel, at the historic Vesuvius home, Iron Station N.C. She is also preceded in death by her brother Dan Reel Jr., sister Cindi Painter, and niece Monica Reel.
Mrs. Christopher was a devoted wife of 64 years and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a gifted homemaker, accomplished seamstress, avid gardener, and excellent cook. Even after the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mrs. Christopher continued to live a productive and fruitful life, above all selflessly placing the needs of others above her own. A truer servant's heart no one ever had.
She is survived by her husband Mr. Roy Christopher, 4 daughters and sons-in-laws, Sandra and Craig Kiser of Lincolnton, NC, Kim and Frank Barneycastle of Denver, NC, Ramona Green of Raleigh, NC, and Heidi and Bill Cook of Pittsburgh, PA. She has thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 28, at Amity Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Eric Reel. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45pm at the church followed by the service.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7.
Mrs. Christopher was born November 10, 1933, firstborn of the late Dan R. Reel Sr. and Fannie Helton Reel, at the historic Vesuvius home, Iron Station N.C. She is also preceded in death by her brother Dan Reel Jr., sister Cindi Painter, and niece Monica Reel.
Mrs. Christopher was a devoted wife of 64 years and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a gifted homemaker, accomplished seamstress, avid gardener, and excellent cook. Even after the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mrs. Christopher continued to live a productive and fruitful life, above all selflessly placing the needs of others above her own. A truer servant's heart no one ever had.
She is survived by her husband Mr. Roy Christopher, 4 daughters and sons-in-laws, Sandra and Craig Kiser of Lincolnton, NC, Kim and Frank Barneycastle of Denver, NC, Ramona Green of Raleigh, NC, and Heidi and Bill Cook of Pittsburgh, PA. She has thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 28, at Amity Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Eric Reel. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45pm at the church followed by the service.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7.
Posted on 27 Jan 2017
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