Joyce Rudean Knight Bradsher, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2020, at home. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, she had been a resident of Hampton Roads for over 79 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and avid Christ follower.
Joyce worked at Denbigh Baptist Christian School in the cafeteria for 13 years. She enjoyed working with students and showing her unwavering faith in God.
Her loving husband of 60 years, James Robert Bradsher Sr.; sister, Gaylene Jean Bonnett Hines; and brother, Raymond Lafayette Knight, preceded her in death.
She was a loving mother of James Robert Bradsher Jr. and Janet Gail Bradsher. She was a devoted grandmother to Joshua, Nicholas and Brittany Bradsher; and great-grandchildren, Beonka and Bella. She is also survived by her sister, Lydia Gouge Lane.
Above all else, she loved her family. She instilled in her children strong values that have served them well. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Below you will find a poem that Joyce wrote. She used this poem as a way of witnessing to others.
God’s In Control
God’s in control, do not worry.
God’s in control, today and tomorrow.
God’s in control; keep trusting his promises.
God’s in control. God’s in control.
Keep looking up, He will not fail you.
Keep looking up, He will guide you.
Keep looking up; He’s still on the throne.
Keep looking up, my God’s in control.
By: Joyce Bradsher
A visitation and viewing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 28, at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19, masks are required with a limit of 10 guests at a time. A private funeral service will be held with burial in Peninsula Memorial Park.
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