Mrs. Joyce Cranford Whitt of South Boston, Virginia died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at her home. She was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, April 11, 1934 and was 80 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Roy Cranford and Minnie Minton Cranford and is survived by her husband Lacy Roosevelt Whitt. Mrs. Whitt was a member of Cherry Hill United Methodist Church. Mrs. Joyce Cranford Whitt is survived by: Her Husband Lacy R. Whitt of South Boston One Daughter Rebecca W. Hutcherson & husband Ricky of South Boston Three Grandchildren Shawn Short of South Boston Eric Whitt of California Meredith Whitt of Stafford, VA Three Great-Grandchildren Patrick Simmons, Cameron & Brooklyn Short Seven Brothers & Sisters **Preceded in death by Two Sons, Michael & Stanley Whitt Two Brothers and one Sister A Graveside Service for Mrs. Joyce Cranford Whitt will be held Cherry Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2:00 P. M. with the Rev. Patricia Neilsen officiating. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service and other times at her home, 3071 E. Hyco Road, South Boston, Virginia. For Memorials, please consider Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, VA 24592 or Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, C/O Shirley Talley, 3001 E. Hyco Road, South Boston, VA 24592 Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA