Joy Lawson Andrews

Joy Lawson Andrews, age 81, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 30, 2026 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Her journey began in Newport News, Virginia on January 11, 1945 to parents, Charles and Kathleen Langley Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband and father of her children, Robert "Wayne" Andrews.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Bobby Andrews (Maria) and Corrye A. Parker (Robert); grandchildren, Justin Andrews (Gemmi), Skyler Andrews, Nicole Parker and Austin Parker (Elizabeth); great-grandson, Harrison “Banks” Parker and siblings, Ray Lawson (Sylvia) and Dr. Kathy Lawson. Joy will also be missed by her best friend, Judy Jackson; family friend, Betty Jones and her nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.

Joy was a devoted mother, grandmother and most recently, great-grandmother. Her family was her life and she loved unconditionally. She was well known in the community by her willingness to help anyone in need and her incredibly flawless work ethic.

“Go rest high upon that mountain; your work on earth is done.”

Family and friends are invited for a time of visitation from 1:00 - 3:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Davis-Little Funerals, 2129 Lawrence Circle, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harrison Family YMCA, 1000 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or by clicking HERE.