Joan Ivey West, age 73, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was the daughter of Roosevelt Ivey and Lena Britt Ivey born on November 25, 1935 in Robeson County, NC. She previously worked as an inspector for Burlington Mills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Eugene Ray West, Jr.; and a sister, Elizabeth Cartrell.

Mrs. West is survived by her husband, Eugene Ray West, Sr.; one son, Jack Dempsy West both of the home; one daughter, Janett Cartrett of White Lake, NC; a granddaughter, Heather James of Lumberton, NC and two great-grandchildren, Jasmine James and Cassidy James of Lumberton, NC.

A Funeral Service will be held at on Tuesday, October 27, at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. Joe Bounds officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.