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In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to: Providence Missionary Baptist Church c/o The Joan Hyman Building Fund 300 East Purvis Street Robersonville, NC 27871 CashApp: $provmbc On December 31, 1946, in the small town of Gold Point, North Carolina, James Andrew Wynn, Sr. and Naomi Lynch Wynn celebrated the birth of their daughter, Joan Elizabeth Wynn. The second of eight children, Joan grew up in Martin County, where she would later graduate from East End High School in Robersonville before continuing her education at Winston-Salem State University. During her college years, Joan met and married George Sydney Hyman, Sr. The couple spent several years in Virginia before returning to their home state of North Carolina. After their marriage ended, Joan returned to the family farm in Gold Point to rear their three children: George, Givita, and Jamie. Her home was situated in a close-knit family community, with her parents next door and her Aunt Lucy and Uncle Nat nearby. It was a nurturing environment that fostered strong family ties and provided ample opportunity for family gatherings. Joan’s professional life was marked by dedication and a love for service. She began as a preschool teacher at Robersonville Day Care but found her true calling when she joined the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Williamston, where she worked for many years. After the death of her mother in 2003, Joan assumed the role of resident caregiver for her father and became the anchor of family activities on the farm. A lifelong member of the church, Joan first joined Willow Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in her hometown of Gold Point, later becoming a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Robersonville. There, she contributed to the choir and served as an assistant clerk, always active in her faith community. Beyond her church involvement, Joan was a passionate advocate for voting rights. For years, she volunteered with the Martin County Elections Board, assisting with local elections. Her hobbies—sewing, cooking, and crafting jams and jellies—reflected her love of sharing and nurturing those around her. In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her sisters, Jennifer Elaine Wynn and Claudette Wynn Meeks. Her legacy is carried on by her children: George Sydney Hyman, Jr. (Shana), Givita Hyman Walker (Robert), and Jamie LaTee Hyman (Nancy); her grandchildren: Darius Griffin, Jr. (Brianna), Brionna Griffin, Kelvin James Hyman, Sidney Grace Hyman, Sinclair Hyman, Caleb Smith and Stiles Hyman; her great-grandchild: Darius Lamont (Mont) Griffin, III; and her siblings: Angela Wynn Jarrett (Arthur-deceased), James Andrew Wynn, Jr. (Jacqueline), Reginald Anthony Wynn, Anita Wynn Ross (Emanuel), and Arnie Montell Wynn (Pamela). A host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members also survive her. In a poignant turn, Joan’s passing coincided with the death of her first cousin, Barbara Briley Bond. As Barbara’s daughter, Kelly, remarked, “It is ironic that two cousins transitioned within hours of each other. There is a message in this, and it will be revealed to each of us personally.” As the family mourns these dual losses, they find solace in the image of Joan and Barbara stepping into Glory together—an enduring symbol of love and family unity. Perhaps the message is simple: hold your loved ones close.

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Mrs. Joan Wynn Hyman

December 31, 1946 - October 8, 2024