Joyce Anita Lanier, 87, of Dunkirk Maryland passed away February 3, 2026. She was born October 26, 1938 in Coalwood, WV to Joe and Fonnie (Lawson) Farris. Joyce graduated from Big Creek High School and was recruited shortly after to work for C & P Telephone Company. They put her on a train to Washington, DC as a 411 operator and she went on to enjoy a successful 33-year career. When she first started, she could not work past 6:00 PM due to the f…
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