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"For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of the wicked."
Psalms 84:10
Bowing in submission to Our Heavenly Father, We, The Staff & Management of Whitfield Mortuary, LLC humbly announces the earthly transition of, 76 year old, Ms. Joyce Dean Hood who transitioned on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at the Lenston Whitfield Sr. Memorial Chapel (1501 W. Vernon Avenue - Kinston, NC 28504). Her Celebration of Life will take place at 11am Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the New Birth Holy Church (3308 Banks School Rd - Kinston, NC 28504). Burial will follow at the Parrott Family Cemetery.
Sympathy Cards & Floral Arrangements (White, Yellow, & Gold) may be sent to Whitfield Mortuary, LLC 1501 W. Vernon Ave. - Kinston, North Carolina 28504.
Ministry of Comfort by: Whitfield Mortuary, LLC - "The Cycle of Excellence That Begins & Never Ends"
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