LANEXA — Joyce Goad Ward, 78, transitioned to heaven (2nd Corinthians 5:8) Tuesday, March 23, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Joyce was born Nov. 14, 1942, at the old Bell Hospital in Williamsburg to A.K and Nellie Goad. She graduated from James Blair High School, Class of 1961.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Veronica (Bunny) Lichvar.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of almost 60 years, Henry (HEJO61); sons, Gary (Virginia) of Yorktown and Stephen of Lanexa; grandchildren, Rebecca Lichvar and Jonathan Lichvar of Glen Allen; son-in-law, Chip Lichvar of Glen Allen; and sister-in-law, Debra Ward of Lanexa.
Joyce was a lifelong active member of Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa. She taught Sunday school for over 50 years, first with 7-year-old children, and then adult women in the LLL class, who she referred to as her girls. She also taught vacation bible school, served as an R.A. leader, alongside Henry, and as a church clerk.
Joyce and Henry loved taking trips together, whether a day trip, such as checking out a new local restaurant or one 150 miles away; an overnighter; or longer trips to some new location or event. A new adventure was always around the next curve.
A drive-up memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, in front of the white building at Liberty Baptist Church, 15815 Liberty Church Road. Attendees will remain in their car and tune their radio to 88.3 F.M.
The family would like to thank those who cared for Joyce during her fight with cancer, Riverside Radiation, Virginia Oncology, SWRMC and Amedisys Hospice Care.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Habitat for Humanity.
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