Joyce Runions

Sandra Joyce Runions, left this world on February 10, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born on September 23, 1958, in Hampshire, to the late Clyde Cletus Vaughn, Sr. and Wilma Jean (Estes) Vaughn.

Joyce was a hard worker, spending many long, hot days in the tobacco fields. She had a knack for finding treasures that made her well-known at our local yard sales, earning her the title of the "yard sale queen."

For over 15 years, Joyce was a familiar face at the ballpark's concessions stand, where her presence became a huge part of the event itself. She never missed a game or event involving her children or grandchildren, her unwavering support is something they will always cherish.

Joyce was famous in her family for her chocolate oatmeal cookies. These treats were a beloved staple at family gatherings and among her neighbors, who fondly called her the "Mayor of North Pine."

In addition to her parents, Cyde and Wilma, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Robin Runions and her granddaughter, Abby Carter.

Joyce leaves behind her children, Eddie (Michelle) Runions, Bobby (Angela) Runions, Dixie (Scott) Kolinski, Ashley (Jonathan) Pugh, and Paula Runions; siblings, Bertha (Joe) Fowlkes, Wilma Sue Carney, Ethel Hinson, Clyde (Pam) Vaughn, Jr., Jimmy (Pauline) Vaughn, Sr., Paul (Teresa) Vaughn; grandchildren, Jasmine Kolinski, Taylor Clark, Hunter Runions, Dakoda Runions, Dillan Runions, Daultan Runions, Kally Runions, Payton Tripp, and Preston Tripp; and great-grandchildren, Levi Carter, Kellie Carter, and Alayah Carter.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in the chapel of McDonald Funeral Home with Rodney Hinson officiating. Burial services followed in Pisgah Cemetery.

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Runions family.