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Joyce KETCHAM Obituary
Joyce Ann Ketcham, 76, of Monroe died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Ronald L. Ketcham for 56 years.
Joyce was born in Lima, Ohio, on Nov. 25, 1931, to the late Earl H. and Ferol Crow Archer. She graduated from South High School in Lima in June 1950 and was last employed by the Lima Chamber of Commerce. She was married to Ronald Lee Ketcham on Sept. 10, 1951. She and her husband resided in Lima until they moved to Monroe 14 years ago. She attended Midway Baptist Church and the Seniors Group at the Pedlar Firehouse.
In addition to her husband, Joyce is survived by her daughter, Linda Joyce McAllister (James C. McAllister Jr.) of Monroe; her son, Michael Lee Ketcham (Elaine M. Walls) of Lima, Ohio; a son-in-law, William L. Black of California; eight grandchildren, Mark L. Black (Vicky) of Virginia, John S. Black (Lonnie) of Texas, David W. Black (Kirsten) of Maryland, William M. Black of Virginia, Jedidiah I. Ketcham of Ohio, Zechariah I. Ketcham, also of Ohio, Erin M. McAllister and Sarah E. McAllister, both of Virginia; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Vernon Archer (Connie) of Florida; three sisters, Ruth Metzger (Floyd) of Ohio, Martha Shappell (Alan) of Arizona and Carol Bowsher (Kenny) of Ohio; five in-laws, Della Archer and Faith Ketcham, both of Ohio, Sarah Ketcham of Kansas, Joan Ketcham and William Shafer, both of Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rodger Archer; two sisters, Vera Rutledge and her husband, Ralph, and Alice Conrad and her husband, David; and nine in-laws, Marge Archer, Dwight Ketcham, Lloyd Ketcham, Louise Coffee, William Ketcham, Nancy Shafer, June Ketcham, Marjorie Ketcham and Billie Ketcham.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Midway Baptist Church by the Rev. Hugh L. Bumgarner.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Baptist Church, the American Narcolepsy Association or the American Cancer Society.
Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel, 3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, (434) 929-5712, is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce KETCHAM
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James McAllister
September 1, 2008
Love ya Mom, miss you terribly. See you on that blissful shore where we'll be singing praises for ever more.
Jerri KETCHAM
August 30, 2008
uncle Ronnie, Linda and Mike,
aunt Joyce will be missed by many, I know words can't take the pain away, only time can make it hurt a little less, though I hadn't seen her in many years, I will still miss the love and sweetness she had in her, love you all, wish I could be there to give you all a big hug.
April Griffin Lynchburg Hematology Oncology
August 27, 2008
Ron,
I am very sorry for your loss. I thought alot of Joyce. She was one of my favorite patients. I will miss her so. If there is anything I can do for you and your family, please let me know. You know where to find me.
Holly McEntire
August 27, 2008
Ronald,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. You both are so very special. I am sorry for this tremendous loss.
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August 27, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
darcell farrow
August 27, 2008
I'm sending my condolences out to the family. I am so sorry for your lost. Joyce were one of my favorite patients on CRCR. When she was in pain I would get in bed with her. I will sing gospel songs to her. She always wanted to hear me sing Amazing Grace. I will stay there until she felt better. I was not only her caregiver but she was my inspiration. I will go in and talk to her everyday. I'm truely sorry for your lost.
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