Visitation: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Friday, June 25, 2021
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Minister Joyce Lee McNair-Butts, 77, of Maitland, transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Minister Joyce was born on October 23, 1943 in Kinston, NC to the late Sarah and Lester McNair, Sr. Professionally, Joyce was employed as an educator in OCPS. She was also a social worker, Drug abuse and Rehab Counselor, and a delivery information clerk for the US Postal Services.
Joyce Butts joined Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church (now known as The Life Center Church), May 19, 1985. During her time in ministry, she has served as the Women’s Ministry Leader, as a Sunday School Teacher, in the Youth Ministry, and was active in the Senior’s Ministry. Joyce was licensed as a minister on January 25, 1998 and served faithfully until her illness. Joyce loved the Lord, her life, her family, and the church. She showed her love through her service and would also participate in other activities and services held or sponsored by The Life Center Church. She was a faithful and willing servant who instilled love, wisdom and Christian values for her family to follow. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Minister Joyce is survived by her devoted daughter, Kimmy A. Anderson; brothers, Lloyd (Brenda) McNair, Zonnie McNair, Lester McNair Jr., Toney McNair; sisters, Carolyn Hannah, Tina McNair, Mildred (Greg) Brown; 1 grandson; and a host of other relatives, church family, and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 4-6PM a the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021, 11AM at Postell’s Mortuary Chapel, Orlando with Elder Michael Dawson Sr. officiating.
17 Comments
We love you Aunt Joyce!
In times like this, God is near. “Blessed are those who mourn,” Jesus said, “for they shall be comforted.” We know that to be true. God heals the brokenhearted. We love you all! We’ll be praying for your strength.
Love Always,
Kimberly, Levon, and Edna
Deepest sympathy to the family . I hover her dearly . Will never forget cruise together. I will never forget my friend peace and love elder sheri
My friend Joyce always. From 8th grade until now best friends for always. I love you. Shanda
My condolences and prayers for the McNair Family and Friends. May God grant you all His peace and the Holy Spirit comfort. Resting in His arms.
It is with heartfelt prayers and condolences to the McNair and Butts family, We will truly miss her beautiful smile and her kind gentle words of wisdom. May the sufficiency of God’s Grace and Love continue to minister to your hearts. Peace and Comfort from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
– Overseer Cornell and Evangelist Veronica King
So sorry to hear of the passing of our cousin. Find comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. That’s where she is. Let’s rejoice foe her. Cousin from Fairmont NC.
I extend my condolences to my cousins in the McNair-Butt Family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. We will remember you all in prayer.
To Kim McNair and family of Elder Butts You have our deepest sympathy. It was always Minister Roux, Minister Butts and I. Dinner after Bible study and Service. More Great Sisters followed!!
God had a plan she is resting in his arm.🙏🏽 a friend in Christ
May THE HOLY SPIRIT COMFORT THIS FAMILY AS ONLY HE CAN is my prayer. In JESUS CHRIST NAME. 🙏🏽
You have my sincere condolences. We pray for your family’s peace and comfort.
Our prayers of peace and comfort for the family. Elder Joyce Butts will deeply be missed. She was a dedicated servant of God. She was dutiful in the Covenant Disciples Ministry at The Life Center Church for years where she strive to teach and win souls for Christ!
In Christ: Elder Michael and Evangelist Andrea Lee
I will miss you and love you, as always. Happy trails to you until we meet again. In Jesus name may you rest in peace, my sister.
I had the pleasure of seeing Joyce when she was in Kinston with Tina. She remembered my family and we laughed and talked . To the family, my condolences to you. Just know your mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend is resting now. Please know that you are in my prayers during this time of bereavement.
Love to you all,
Sheila
St. James AMEC – Kinston, NC
To my gma. Ill always love you. Missing you everyday.. .You have always given me the best of advice for life living. I thank you for always being there when i needed you…I love you forever gma
Rest in peace my dearest childhood friend. I’ll always remember you and the good times we shared. Peace to your family and loved ones.
May she R.I.P. May the grace of God, mercy and kindness abide always with the family and Joyce.
We miss you so much it hurts, We LOVE YOU!
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