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Joyce S. DeCordova
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Ms. Michelle Sturdivant
November 15, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Angel Baugh
November 14, 2008
Please except my deepest sympathies in this time of grief. Mrs. D was a teacher of mine and a wonderful person. The world has truly lost an Angel but heaven has gained a STAR!!!
Angel Smith-Baugh (Lima, Peru)
Roger Gillespie
November 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ellen Samuels
November 13, 2008
Ms. D. was my teacher in High School Clas of '98' and she was a wonderful teacher she helped me with so much and i thank her for it. You will be missd
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Mary Campbell
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeff and Gail Brooks
November 10, 2008
To the family:
Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of Ms. Dee. We were both students of hers back in the 6th grade at Cardwell Elem. She was a wonderful lady with grace and class. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maxine L. Black
November 10, 2008
Alice and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Joyce's passing. Our Treble Ensemble will indeed miss her as we prepare for the Christmas Luncheon. We pray for your strength and hope that you will be comforted by many beautiful memories.
Maxine L. Black, President
Richmond North Chapter #5356, AARP
Yolanda Anderson
November 10, 2008
To The Family:
I would like to offer my sincere condolences in your hour of bereavement. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Dee at Goochland High School. She was a champion educator and friend.
Veronica McCall
November 10, 2008
Joyce was a soldier for Christ and a blessed soul in his service at Fifth Baptist Church - we are TRULY going to miss her at Fifth! Joyce - I know you're resting in God's peace and love right now - and that brings us comfort!!
Piercy Janice
November 10, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
John Williams
November 9, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Russell & Bobbie Banks
November 8, 2008
Alice: We were so sorry to hear about Joyce. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God keep and bless all of you.
Love,
Russell and Bobbie Banks
Joseph Pervall
November 8, 2008
Alice,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in Joyce's passing. Know she is now singing in our Lord's heavenly choir.
Joe
CaSandra F Coleman
November 8, 2008
Alice
Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister and our cousin. May you find peace in knowing that she is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.
Isaiah 53:4
May God bless and keep you.
Your Family,
The Coleman, Friend , Napier and Millner
Eva Simmons & Family
November 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
November 8, 2008
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
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