Resolution in Loving Memory of Sister Joyce Clayton

We, the members of the Northern Neck Baptist Association, Inc. and itsCommissions pay our respects to our dedicated Sister Joyce Clayton.

Whereas, Sister Clayton was Corresponding Secretary for the NorthernNeck Baptist Association Commission of Churches for more than 30 years.She also was a founding member of the Scholarship Committee and servedin the capacity of Scholarship Committee Secretary. She began by holding the position of Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary all in oneand being the general go-to-person for the Association.

Whereas, Sister Clayton was influential and instrumental in shaping thepolicies and procedures which currently undergird our Association.

Whereas, as a local teacher and school administrator Sister Joyce Clayton touched the lives of thousands of Youth in Westmoreland County, andacross the Northern Neck.

Whereas, Sister Clayton, as an instructor for the Virginia University ofLynchburg, reached many local pastors and church leaders.We thank GOD for Sister Joyce Clayton: A life well lived, and a job welldone.

Let it be therefore resolved, a copy of this resolution be given to the family,and a copy placed in the files of the Northern Neck Baptist Association.

The Northern Neck Baptist Association, Inc., and its Commissions offers itssincerest condolences to the family of Sister Joyce Clayton.

We share ascripture in her honor: 2nd  Timothy 4:7 - 8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, Ihave kept the faith."

Humbly submitted,

The Northern Neck Baptist Association

Rev. Gernard E. Reed, Moderator

Mrs. Theresa McNeil

To Richmond CountyTrustee Vivan Wood whose mother Mrs. Theresa McNeil passed away peacefully in Mt. Vernon, New York on January 3rd, 2022. She was 104 years of age.

The Northern Neck Baptist Association offers its condolences and sympathy to Trustee Wood. Please keep her and her family in our prayers.

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To Pastor Rose M. Curry of the Willie Chapel Baptist Church in the home going of her brother, Mr. Joseph Taylor, who departed this life on January 3rd, 2022. 

The Northern Neck Baptist Association offers it condolences and sympaty to Pastor Curry. Please keep her and her family in our prayers.