Joyce Poff Sledd

Joyce Poff Sledd, age 86 of Callaway passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born February 3, 1932 to the late Sam and Gaye Poff of Floyd. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway where she faithfully served and attended for over 45 years. She loved gardening, traveling, gospel music and spending time with her family. Most of all she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her beautiful smile and sense of humor will be missed by all those who knew her. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Harry Sledd; daughter, Sandra Sledd Pugh; three sisters and brothers-in-law. Surviving are her children, Don (Donna) Sledd, Marie (Lewis) Bowling, Peggy (Alton) Hall, Pat (Mitch) Webb, Anne Sledd, Becky (Tex) McPherson; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren who she loved and adored; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Sledd, Helen Sledd, Cecil (Fred) Bussey, Norma Cootes; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her family expresses special appreciation to Susan and all those at Carilion Hospice for the care and comfort they provided. Also for the love and care provided by Liz Young, Patty Cooper, Kim Eaton and Mary Sigmon. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Amy Pannell officiating. Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Highland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 34, Callaway, Virginia 24067 or to the Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. Her family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.