WILMINGTON — Mrs. Annie Joyce Moore “Jinx” Mason, 88, originally from Burlington in Alamance County, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at a family residence.
A career nurse, Mrs. Mason was the wife of the late retired policeman Carl E. “Brick” Mason of Wilmington for over 54 years and the daughter of the late Jon Walter Moore and the late Annie Lou Robertson Moore of Burlington.
Nothing was more important to Mrs. Mason than her family. Mrs. Mason is survived by two daughters, Kim Flados, and her husband, Paul, and Amy Guyton, and her husband, Mike, all of Wilmington; son, Carl Mason Jr., and his wife, Jennifer, of Snellville, Georgia; six grandchildren, Walter Mason, and his wife, Cathy, of Monroe, Georgia, Emma Mason, and her partner, Forrest Busby, of Tucker, Georgia, Christopher and Matthew Flados and Jessica and Mason Guyton, all of Wilmington; and two great-step-grandchildren, Will and Drew Auslander of Monroe, Georgia; along with the many beloved nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Zane Moore; aunt, Virginia King, who helped raise her, son, Jon Matthew Mason; sister, Nancy Rich; and many of her oldest, dearest close friends and relatives.
Mrs. Mason, as she was known to her student patients, and Jinx, as she was known to her friends, retired from the New Hanover County Schools as the school nurse at New Hanover High School for over 22 years. Annie Joyce came to Wilmington in 1950 to attend the James Walker Memorial Hospital Nursing School. Sometime after graduating, she went to work for locally-renowned medical office of Drs. Walker and O’Quinn. After the retirement of the elderly doctors in the 1960s, Jinx went back to work at the hospital before later being coaxed by her brother-in-law, Principal Billy Mason, to become the high school nurse. She began splitting her time between Hoggard and New Hanover, but after a couple years, she chose to stay at New Hanover full time. This also allowed her to be the school nurse for all four of her children. This began one of her most rewarding career experiences, where her relationship with her infirmary aides created bonds that are still strong with many today. She believed being around all those young people kept her younger, and they were all her children to some degree. After marrying, she became a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was a proud member of the James Walker Memorial Hospital Nursing School Alumni.
Due to the current coronavirus health crisis, there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. The family is anticipating having a celebration of life on her birthday next year around Feb. 27, which would have been her 89th birthday.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to the good folks at WellCare and the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare for loving attention and care given while assisting with their mother.
Written testimonials of Mrs. Mason will be greatly appreciated and treasured by her loved ones for years to come and may be sent to daughter Amy at 402 Long Leaf Acres Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405.
In lieu of flowers, and in the spirit of service and giving, please consider making a donation to any Alzheimer’s or dementia support organization, or to your local non-profits supporting the fight against COVID-19.
A video tribute has been uploaded to YouTube, named Granny Annie, created by granddaughter Jessica Guyton.
Share online condolences with the family at Atlantic Cremation Society.
