I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.- 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV)

Joyce Ann Rose Mason, a dear mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend, departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born on November 5, 1939, to the late Edward and Bertha Cousin Rose in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

Raised in Petersburg, Virginia, Mrs. Mason was a scholar of Petersburg Public Schools where she enjoyed playing basketball and being a part of the pep squad. During her childhood, Joyce was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend E.E. Hicks where she was a member of the choir and the usher team with her sister, Bessie. Joyce graduated from Peabody High School in 1957 and continued her education at John Tyler Community College (now Brightpoint) where she earned an associate's degree in accounting. Joyce was employed by Brown and Williamson Tobacco and Company and Bon Secours Southside Medical Center (Southside Regional).

On July 6, 1968, Joyce married Reverend Curtis N. Mason and joined Union Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr. Issac James. As a lifelong member, Joyce served her church community in many capacities, including, serving as Treasurer of the Deaconess Board. She was also a member of the Tellers committee, the Nominating committee, and the Sanctuary and Gospel choirs. Joyce also served on the Steering committee.

Under the pastorate of Rev. David Chapman. Joyce played a major role in the Steering committee coordinating the plans of the present edifice. In 2000, she was presented with a plaque for her tireless work on the project. She was also a member of the Electa #7 Order of Eastern Stars. On February 24th, 2008, Joyce was one of seven of the first women that were ordained as Deacon of the Union Branch under the pastorate of Dr. Gregory M. Howard.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Curtis N. Mason; parents, Edward and Bertha Cousin Rose; brother, Wilford Rose, Sr., sister, Bessie Rose Thweatt; father and mother-in-law, Deacon and Deaconess Vandy and Catherine Mason; sisters-in-law, Ruth Rose and H. Vannessa Mason Gerald; brothers-in-law, Deacon AC Alexander Mason, James B. Thweatt, and Robert Hunt, Sr; and her nephews, Robert Hunt, Jr. and Claiborne Edwards, Jr.

Joyce is survived by her beloved son, Curtis A. Mason and his wife Violet Mason; three grandchildren, Hassan Mason (Meghan), Kayle Mason and Jaiden Mason. She is also survived by her nephews and nieces, Gloria Rose Thomas, Kenneth Thweatt, Kimberly Thweatt-Jefferson, Charry Brown (Randy), Tiffany Davis (Eric), R.J. Brown (Lena), Kelvin Edwards (Margaret), Jeffery Edwards (Daphne), Marquis Gerald, Roderick Hunt (Crystal), Barry Mason, Kendall Brown (Kiana), Phyllis Boisseau-Whitlow (god-daughter), Courtney Edwards, Treva Gordon (Willie), DeTrai Edwards (Nakia) and Xavier Edwards (Kendi); sisters-in-law, Joyce Ann Mason, Jerline Mason-Hunt, Mozelle Mason, Alcenier Mason Edwards and Janet Edwards; brother-in-law, Claiborne Edwards, Sr.; and lifelong friends, Joan Overton; Virginia Barbour-Chieves, Arletha Bassett-Gillam and Joyce Ann Scott. She is also survived by so many other family, church family and friends too many to name.

Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Union Branch Baptist Church, 11519 River Road, Chesterfield, VA, the Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Howard, Pastor. The interment to follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages relatives and friends to click the "Plant Trees" link to plant trees in memory of Deacon Joyce Ann R. Mason.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.