Obituaries
Joyce Moretz Burgin
( September 7, 1932 - March 13, 2017 )
Joyce Moretz Burgin, 84, was born on September 7, 1932. She was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, and mother. She grew up in Newton-Conover, NC with her parents, Atley and Mazie Moretz, and 2 brothers, James and Sam Moretz. She raised her children in Maiden before settling in Lincolnton with her fun-loving husband, Rodney Burgin.
Joyce was married to the love of her life, Rodney Burgin, for 57 years. Together the couple raised their four children Sherry Cottingham, Shelia Horton, Dale Burgin, and Cindy Leonard.
She was very proud of her family and was excited to take the name Memaw to her 12 grandchildren (Christy, Allen, Stephanie, Mallorie, Michael, Christopher, Mary, Justin, Jessica, Alyssa, Jennifer, and Lindsey) and 11 great-grandchildren (Jackson, Mazie, Kristopher, Kelsey, baby on the way, Bryceson, Laney, Emma, Tori, Addison, and Khloe).
She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends.
Joyce was a very hard worker, spending many years in the textile industry before retiring from Temple Furniture in 2000. She loved collecting, especially Avon bottles and other antiques. She was known for her soft spoken, loving personality and warm heart. She was also known for her abundant energy, never being able to sit still for very long. Joyce loved the holidays and family gatherings; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. She would spend hours cooking and preparing for her company. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Family and friends will be receiving at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2639 East Hwy 150, Lincolnton, NC 28092) on Thursday, March 16th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Funeral service will begin immediately after at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Donations can be sent to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for their Youth Ministries Program in honor of Joyce Burgin.
Joyce was married to the love of her life, Rodney Burgin, for 57 years. Together the couple raised their four children Sherry Cottingham, Shelia Horton, Dale Burgin, and Cindy Leonard.
She was very proud of her family and was excited to take the name Memaw to her 12 grandchildren (Christy, Allen, Stephanie, Mallorie, Michael, Christopher, Mary, Justin, Jessica, Alyssa, Jennifer, and Lindsey) and 11 great-grandchildren (Jackson, Mazie, Kristopher, Kelsey, baby on the way, Bryceson, Laney, Emma, Tori, Addison, and Khloe).
She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends.
Joyce was a very hard worker, spending many years in the textile industry before retiring from Temple Furniture in 2000. She loved collecting, especially Avon bottles and other antiques. She was known for her soft spoken, loving personality and warm heart. She was also known for her abundant energy, never being able to sit still for very long. Joyce loved the holidays and family gatherings; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. She would spend hours cooking and preparing for her company. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Family and friends will be receiving at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2639 East Hwy 150, Lincolnton, NC 28092) on Thursday, March 16th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Funeral service will begin immediately after at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Donations can be sent to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for their Youth Ministries Program in honor of Joyce Burgin.
Posted on 14 Mar 2017
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