Joy Lee

Clara “Joy” Maner Lee, 84, of Norwood left her earthly home, Friday, February 6, 2026 with her beloved son, Walt, by her side. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at First United Methodist Church in Norwood. Rev. Angela Burris  will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to11:00AM, Saturday, in the church fellowship hall  just before the service. 

Joy was born in Pulaski, Virginia on November 16, 1941 to Claude and Ella Mae Halsey Maner. Her birthplace of Pulaski was forever close to her heart.

As a young child, Joy and her parents moved to Norwood, North Carolina. Making life long friends, Joy graduated from Norwood High School with her class of 1960. These classmates and all graduates of Norwood High were important to Joy as she arranged many reunions and special gatherings with them as long as her health provided. 

Joy worked for Bank of Stanly/Uwharrie Bank for over 25 years. Upon retirement, she maintained close relationships with all the people she had grown to love.

She was a life long member of Norwood First United Methodist Church where she was active in all phases of worship and fellowship of her Lord. A highlight was being a devoted member of the Chancel Choir for over 40 years.

Joy was a beloved neighbor to all of the Norwood community. She spent many hours visiting others while also carrying along her basket of assorted socks to give as tokens of her love. She would often dress in festive costume to celebrate holidays which brought smiles to all! She also worked tirelessly to make sure that all veterans of Norwood and its greater community were recognized  for their service. 

She was proceeded in death by her beloved companion of 45 years, Raymond Skidmore.

She is survived by her son, Walt Lee and his wife, Hillary of Key West, Fl;  grandchildren, Gabby and Lily Lee; daughters of love, Jenny Skidmore Curlee (Vondell) and Ellen Skidmore Wood (Bob); grandchildren of love, Anna, Ross, Rob, Katie and Claire; sister Donna Maner Hargett  ( Jim) of Covington, GA.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Trinity Place for their dedicated care and to all of Norwood for their unwavering love, support and compassion over the years.  

Memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church, P.O.Box 948, Norwood, NC 28128 and Norwood VFW Post 6183, P.O. Box 472, Norwood, NC 28128.

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