Joy Thompson

January 1, 1940 - April 19, 2020

Joy Patterson Thompson, 80, of 254 Thompson Road, Pelham, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020 following a brief period of declining health. Joy’s death was not related to the Coronavirus. Joy was born in Danville, VA on January 1, 1940, a daughter to the late James Richard Patterson and Connie Robertson Patterson. She lived in Danville and Caswell County throughout her life. Joy was a graduate of George Washington High School, Class of 1958. She worked in Yanceyville for Lee Farmer & Stuart Watlington for several years prior to becoming a full time homemaker. Joy was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where she loved singing with and for her church family. She was an accomplished artist, avid gardener and loved to watch British mysteries and classic black and white movies. Joy is survived by Joseph Reid Thompson her husband of 57 years. She is also survived by one son Joseph Reid Thompson Jr. (wife Ellen), of Oxford, NC; one daughter, Shannon Thompson Devine of Durham, NC; one sister, Dawn P. Scarboro of Denver, CO; three grandchildren, Jacob Reid Thompson, Margaret Greylen Thompson & Danya Caylin Devine; and multiple nieces, nephews & cousins. She was predeceased by one brother, James Clarke Patterson. A celebration of Joy’s Life will be held Saturday, August 21 at 11:00am at Bethel United Methodist Church with Dr. Chip Corbin and Pastor Austin Meadows 6258 Park Springs Road, Pelham, NC 27311, followed by interment at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests that memorial donations be made to Bethel United Methodist Church or Danville Arts League Inc. PO Box 10202 Danville, VA 24543. Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home Yanceyville is respectfully serving the Thompson family.