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Obituary For Joyce Douglas
Joyce Dowd Douglas was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina to the parents of Walter and Annie Dowd on September 13, 1947.
She was born into a loving home with 5 siblings - Eddie Frank Williamson (deceased), Walter Dowd III, James Henry Dowd (deceased), Ruby Neal Dowd-Buie (deceased), and Larry Dowd. While growing up in North Carolina, Joyce was always known for her strong faith, family, and friendship. Her marriage to Winslo Douglas on June 28, 1969 moved her permanently to Greensboro, a place she would visit during her early years to take care of her cousins and earn money for school. While living in Greensboro, she attended Russel Business School in Winston Salem, NC and worked 2 years at North Carolina A&T. She owned and operated her own licensed daycare for over 30 years. Winslo and Joyce joined United Institutional Baptist church in 1974 where she served as a Deaconess for 31 years. She was the Superintendent of the Sunday School for nearly 30 years. Joyce was a member of the Rowan Baptist Association and remained in leadership since 1992. She was also Chair of the Oratorical Committee, a position she was very proud of. Joyce enjoyed traveling, spending time friends and family. She loved Myrtle Beach and visiting with her grandchildren. She also loved to attend the General Baptist Oratorical contest while traveling to cities such as Chicago, Atlanta and Baltimore. She truly enjoyed developing the futures of young Christians.
Winslo and Joyce spent time traveling and enjoyed supporting their church. They would often serve others before thinking of themselves. Joyce never met a stranger or a child that she wouldn’t befriend. Joyce had a full life, wanting others around her to know the love of her Lord and Savior. The Douglas house was also open to family, friends, church members and associates.
During her young adult life, Joyce developed polyps in her throat and cooperated tirelessly with the Food and Drug Administration, as they pioneered treatment. She is noted for undergoing a groundbreaking laser technique used in her throat and was the only patient recipient of the FDA’s certified laser in the 1990’s. She traveled the country to spread the news about the laser technique in places such as Boston, San Francisco, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. Joyce survived more than 400 operations at Winston Salem Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Douglas received her heavenly wings on October 3, 2022, at 11:05 p.m. She was the matriarch of her family and maintained a profound reverence for her beginnings and a special appreciation for her hometown. Joyce is survived by her husband Winslo Douglas and sons Winslo Douglas II, Kenneth (Nekisha) Douglas, Marques (Sparkle) Douglas and Christopher Douglas; and her brothers Walter Dowd III and Larry (Regina) Dowd. Winslo and Joyce are the proud grandparents of 11 grandchildren - Dorian Kirkwood, Kaiya Douglas, Zahra Douglas, Christopher Austin Douglas, Chase Douglas, Cadence Douglas, Caitlyn Douglas, Brice Douglas, Hollis Douglas and Jace Douglas. She is also host survived by nieces and nephews - Corelli Dowd, Shavonne Dowd, Kyndra Dowd, Maurice Dowd, Lashonda Dowd, Jeffery Dowd, Rhonda Dowd-Jackson, James Dowd II and Lauryn Dowd. There are also a host first cousins and life-long friends. “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place, but I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain, and I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we as a people will get to the Promised Land. So I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man! Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Kimberly Hines sent Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for Joyce Douglas - October 14, 2022
May angels of peace and comfort surround the Douglas family during your time of bereavement.
Sending my deepest condolences, Kimberly Hines
JOHN QUICK sent Precious Heart Bouquet for Joyce Douglas - October 12, 2022
Thanks "Ms Joyce" for being the very best lifelong friend and classmate; and for your tireless efforts in the foundational years of our babies' lives...REST IN HEAVEN, Gwen and JW Quick
The Peace Lily was sent for Joyce Douglas - October 12, 2022
Our condolence to the Douglas family. Jerry and Vanessa Allred
To the Douglas Family, my heart was saddened to hear of the passing of Sister Douglas. She was such an inspiration to me; and I was just elated with the passion I saw her exhibit as she worked to get young people to participate in the Rowan Oratorical Contest. She was certainly a wonderful spirit, who has finished her race and has run it with precision!! Thanks for all of your labor!! With Love and Prayers, Rochelle Tucker, Minister of Music, Zion Church, Reidsville
To the family of my beloved Sister and Friend, Joyce Dowd Douglas. I moved to Greensboro almost fifty years ago because Winslo and Joyce opened their home to us on weekends when we wanted to come visit them. Always such gracious hosts. We fell in love with Greensboro during the Spring of the year and moved here during the Fall. As an Auntie, Joyce was more like our children's 2nd Mom. I miss you Joyce and will never forget you and the friendship we shared. Loving you all and God bless. Brenda Bullard Lacewell
To the Douglas family from the Moffitt's. We will always remember her generosity and love for the children which she loved so much and gave so much support too. Truly one of God's Angels and she did her work in the vineyard. Well done sister Douglas. I know God is pleased.
The Bristow family would like to extend blessings and condolences to the entire Douglas family at this time of loss. We have seen over all these years what a loving mother, caretaker, neighbor and friend Joyce has been. May you all find peace during this difficult time. Sincerely, Davetta Florance-Bristow and daughters (neighbor for over thirty years).
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Douglas family! A life well lived, Deaconess Douglas was an encourager and blessed to be a blessing to so many! We're sending our love. She will be missed but is present with the Lord! We must find solace in that alone! Blessings! The McMillian's - Larry, Val and Larry II
To the family of Joyce you have our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you all. Tommy and Dorothy Everett, Laurinburg, North Carolina.
On behalf of my brothers and I we offer our most heartfelt sympathy to the Douglas and Dowd family. No words will ever take away the pain but know we each will take 1/3 of it to make it a little easier to bear. Sista Joyce was, and always will be one in a million. We Thank God for sharing you with us for these many years. Grace and Peace Shug, Laverne and Tony Waldrum
May our God of love comfort you during this difficult time of sorrow and loss. So glad that We were able to see each other and laugh and remember all of the times we shared as children, young adults and grown ups. May she rest in eternal peace. Bessie💔
Our sincere condolences to the Douglas family , in the loss of their loved one, Joyce. Our friendship has lasted for many years, she has been a great neighbor, a blessing to our community and loving caregiver to many young kids in our neighborhood , including our sons. May God bless you and grant you peace. Love, William and Joyce Partee and Family🙏🏿
To the Douglas Family. Sorry for your lost, but Joyce is at PEACE now. Keep all your memories close to HEART and remember, she is still looking over all of you. Linda Sims and family.
Deaconess Douglas was such a jewel. She was always there for Justin an I. My prayers are with Deacon Douglas and the entire family.
To the Dowd and Douglas families: I'm sitting here reflecting on me and Joyce's experiences back in the day as roommates. Two weeks ago we shared fond memories of staying up all night talking, whew, what did we have to talk about all night!!! We were truly sisters in spirit, knew each other's families, I remember my travels to Lauringburg and hers to Reidsville. Her aunt who lived in Greensboro at the time always treated me as family and my family did the same. Now, while I traveled the world and she cared for the family we never missed calling each other through the years. I will miss Joyce's earthly body, but she is with me forever as spirits live on forever. So long my friend until we meet again.
The Epps family send our condolences to the DOUGLAS family!
Sorry to hear of the passing of my sister in christ. She is now with the LORD celebrating her new home. She was an amazing woman of God who love the Lord. I knew her through my daughter Angela Carmichael. Thank God for her life. 🙏
To the family of Joyce, Doug and I offer our sincere condolences. We found her to be a very warm, friendly person of our neighborhood. You have our sincere prayers during this time of your precious loss. Be blessed! Shirley Thorne
Prayers for peace that surpasses all understanding for the Douglas family. Thank you for sharing her with all those participating in the oratorical contest. She was such a bless to my daughter while she participated in the district and the state. Blessing Rev. Jeffrey, Frederica (Bolden), and Jasmine Dennis
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