Joyce Sutton Blizzard, resident of Dunn, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024, at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn. In prior years she had lived in the Pleasant Grove community near Mount Olive, and at Surf City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Elmo Blizzard; her parents, William Ben Sutton and Mae Harrell Sutton; and her siblings and their spouses, Ellsworth and Lorraine W. Sutton, Craven and Edith H. Sutton, LaMuriel S. and Floyd Sutton, and Geraldine S. and Preston Wells; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved in-laws, Mordecai J. and Daphna Holmes Blizzard.

Mrs. Blizzard is survived by her children, Dexter Blizzard of Dunn, and Wendee B. Cowan and husband, Bobby, of Willard; a granddaughter, Amy Blizzard; a great-grandson, Mason Blackwell; and many nieces and nephews.

She attended Calypso School where she enjoyed playing basketball. In time she would graduate from Crumpler Business School and Hank Hanna Cosmetology School, and she completed other career development classes. She worked in many family businesses, from a country store and grill and feed mill in Duplin County, healthcare in New Hanover County, and beach rental/hotelier in Pender, before retiring to Dunn in Harnett County. She and her husband had been active in many groups in the Pleasant Grove community in Duplin where they lived for many years. She was a member of the Outlaw’s Bridge Universalist Church.

Mrs. Blizzard’s priority in life was caring for her family and bring enjoyment to others. She became a second mom to many throughout her life. She always had a Sunday School-approved joke or a story from her younger days to share. She always enjoyed calls and visits with others.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, at 3 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive, and will be officiated by Pastor Randy Beasley. Visitation with the family will take place during the hour before the service. Committal rites will be Wednesday, April 3, at 2 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park near Goldsboro.