Linda Joyce Creech
January 18, 1943 – January 3, 2026
EMIT – Linda Joyce Creech, 82, died Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
Born January 18, 1943, to the late James Herbert Johnson and Lillie Esther Champion Johnson, Joyce was one of eight children. A graduate of Wendell High School, Joyce married the late Stacy Manning Creech in February 1962. A member of Watkins Chapel Baptist Church, Joyce taught the College and Career, JOY and Senior Adult Sunday School classes for many years. She was also an active volunteer at the Building 323 food pantry.
In addition to her parents and husband, Joyce was preceded in death by siblings, James Johnson Jr., Norwood Johnson, Albert Johnson, Marie Ausley and Genevieve McLean.
Surviving are daughters, Angela (Randy) Pace and Stephanie Creech; grandchildren, Morgan (Jerry) Sands and Matthew (Olivia) Pace; great-grandchildren, Eli Sands, Tucker Sands and Theo Pace; brothers, Maurice Johnson and Judson Johnson; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell. Funeral will be Wednesday, January 7, at 3 p.m. at Watkins Chapel Baptist Church with Billy Rice and Randy Pace officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at 12010 N.C. 39 Hwy., Zebulon.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC 27591. www.stricklandfuneral.com
8 Comments
What a wonderful Christian woman!!! She was my SS teacher for years when I was a young girl!!! She taught me things that have stayed with me all my life!!! Prayers to all her family!!!!
Aunt Joyce (that is how I will always think of her), was an angel walking this earth. She was caring, funny and beautiful inside and out. Our sad loss is heaven’s gain. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones in this difficult time. Prayers to her family and friends.
She was a wonderful lady!I always liked her . She was always very kind and Friendly! She Loved her Family with her whole heart! I will miss her!❤️
Condolences to the family.
Please accept my heartfelt and sincere condolences on your loss. I have many fond memories of spending the night with Angela when were were growing up. She was always so kind and patient with us. Asking God to bless you and give you comfort.
Angela, i am so very sorry for the loss your mother. Sending prayers for you and all the family
Angela, Randy, Morgan and Matthew
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother. I will be thinking of all of you and praying for God’s comfort. I know you will miss her deeply.
Sending prayers, thoughts and love to her family.
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