Joyce Johnson Jones, age 57 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 29, 1949 and preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Howard and Catherine Billings Johnson; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Ophelia Jones.
She is survived by the love of her life, Husband Coy D. Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Amy Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Brian Altice; her precious granddaughters, Callie Paige and Catie Layne Altice.
Other survivors include her brother, Buddy Johnson, Martinsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Becky and Dana Keener, Ferrum, Rhoda Leyland, Hampton, Betty and Larry Higley, Pittsburgh; her mother-in-law, Bernice Jones; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Danny and Brenda Jones, Sammy and Betty Mae Jones; numerous nieces, nephews and many special friends including the Ferrum Girls.
Joyce retired from Ferrum College in 2004 after 37 years of service. She was also an active, faithful member of Fairview Church of the Brethren.
Funeral services will be conducted from Fairview Church of the Brethren 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Robert Williard officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to Fairview Church of the Brethren, c/o Thomas Young, 60 Belmont Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or Carilion Hospice of Franklin County or Ferrum College General Fund.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday with her family receiving friends from 6 – 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.