Augusta, GA. Katherine J. Joyner, age 70, passed away January 1, 2014, at University Hospital. Katherine battled cancer for many years which ultimately claimed her life.She fought the good fight but lost the battle.She was a lifelong resident of Augusta.She worked for many years for the Kendall Company on Marvin Griffin Rd. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Parnell Joyner; 3 children from her first marriage, Deborah Ann and Daniel, John Dennis Black, Jr., and Patricia Ursy; 2 brothers, Bobby Eubanks and Steve Oscar Harrell.She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Monday from 10 am to 11 am at THE POTEET FUNERAL HOME, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., HWY 25, Augusta, 30906, 706.798.8886, with Services to follow at 11 am at the funeral home.