Committal
Priscilla “Pris” Jaynes, 84, of Morganton, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024. Born
on June 20, 1940, in Guilford County to the late Willie Sink and Mary Sink, she was a dedicated
member of both the First United Methodist Church of Morganton and Blowing Rock Methodist
Church. After graduating from Ledford High School, she earned her bachelor’s degree from
Appalachian State Teachers College and taught high school science in North Carolina, South
Carolina, Wyoming, and Alabama.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Sink.
Pris is survived by her husband, L. Oval Jaynes, Jr.; sons, J Brandon Jaynes (Jennifer) and Lee
O. Jaynes, III (Susan); grandchildren, Evan Jaynes, Emma Jaynes Yao (Nathanial) and Andrew M.
Jaynes; and sister-in-law, Diane Sink.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall
of the First United Methodist Church. At 2 p.m., a memorial service will celebrate and honor her life,
with Dr. Michael B. Brown officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Morganton, NC, or Blowing
Rock Methodist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My condolences, Oval, to you and your family. Bill Kezziah
Coach Jaynes, So sorry for your loss! Knowing you I’m sure that you Wife was a wonderful human! May her memory be eternal! Love you Coach
Oval, condolences for the loss of your life partner/loving wife-Fond memories from being on staff together at USC in the 70’s-
Oval Jr. and family, You have our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers with the passing of Priscilla the LOVE of you life.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert and I remember Pris as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be miss by everyone. Robert and I send our love and prayers to Oval and families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. GOD BLESS and give you comfort. We are here to support you. 🙏🙏
Oval, Lee, Brandon, and family - My deepest sympathy on the passing of Priscilla. There are so many fine memories of the Jaynes family growing up in the neighborhood while Oval was coaching at Wake Forest. Priscilla will be remembered as a kind, sweet, thoughtful lady who was very devoted to her family. God Bless her and the entire family.
Oval, Jannese and I offer our deepest condolences to you and your family....