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Joyce HOFFMAN Obituary
Joyce was born on Oct. 28, 1939, in Plainview, to the late Wilbur and Serena Bingham. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Garfield Bingham and Conant Bingham.
For 33 years, Joyce was an educator in the Gloucester County Public Schools. Her love for teaching extended past her retirement, as she continued employment with the school division as a substitute teacher and a teacher in the RASP program. Prior to her career as an educator, she served in the United States Marine Corps, and as an administrative assistant in the office of the Chief of Police for the District of Columbia.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary S. Burch (Derek); her sister, Charity Lomax (Archie); brothers, Osborne Gould Bingham Sr. (Elizabeth), and Maurice Bingham; also three grandchildren, one great-grandson, host nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, Nov. 6, 2011, Union Prospect Baptist Church, Cologne. Interment in church cemetery. Service of comfort by the J.K. Redmond Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce HOFFMAN
Erica Smith
April 17, 2022
Hello Mrs Hoffman you are one of my favorite 6th grade teachers it is April of 2022 and you are on my mind you were my dad's teacher and my mother's teacher and my teacher you had such a unique spirit and and it may sound weird but I always loved the way that she smelled LOL I remember slouching down in my seat and sixth grade and her favorite words were no slouching I still live by that to this day and I tell it to my children she was a wonderful wonderful wonderful person God bless her soul
Wyvonnia Carter
November 11, 2019
Joyce,
Even though you are not with us physically, you are and will always be with us spiritually! I think about you often, especially when I'm at work. You were a great teacher, best friend, and a dear sweet person. You will always be missed, but never forgotten!
Rest in Heavenly Peace,
Grandson and Great-grandson
Mary Burch
October 28, 2012
This is the first time I can't pick up the phone to say "Happy Birthday, Mommy!!!" I miss you so much, but I will be able to see you one day soon!!!! I love you, but you are in a place where you'll never grow old.
October 26, 2012
Momma Joyce,
It has almost been a year now since you have been gone from us. Your memory lives on in our hearts. Your loving neice, Hope Jones
Toni Steward
February 23, 2012
Mrs. Hoffman, seems like only yesterday you where teaching me and my other classmates as six graders at Abingdon Elementary School. You where always so full of life and each week would share a story with the class. I often remember how you loved your pants suits and were so well dressed. Last time we spoke was in Walmart about a year ago and we had such an wonderful conservation. Your kindness will be so missed as well as your beautiful personality. God Bless you for all you did while here on earth. Your spirit will live on.
Victoria White
February 5, 2012
Mrs. Hoffman I can not believe that you are gone. You were a special person in my heart for years. You taught me so much not only in school but in life too. I will miss you but I know you are in heaven with Jesus looking down on us all with a smile. It is that smile that will remain in my heart. Another Soldier gone but never forgotten. I wish the very best for the family.
Mary Burch
December 2, 2011
Mommy, I know you are with the Lord, but my heart aches for you. I miss you so much. I love you and I know you're having an awesome time with Jesus. When I see Jesus, Amen!!! I love you Mommy, always and forever!!!
Love
Mary Serena
Tilton Holmes
November 22, 2011
You will be missed cousin Joyce. I know when I go home again it will still seem like you are just down the road. You will be in my thoughts.
Hope Lomax-Jones
November 19, 2011
Momma Joyce, you were one in a million when it came to being an Aunt. I will always love you and never forget you, as you have always and will always be in my heart! We all miss you. Neice, Hope
Wilma Mack
November 13, 2011
Our family has released another great historian of the family, back into heaven with our Savior Jesus Christ. We must continue to pass the strength, the peace, and the richness of our family "The Bingham's" to the generations still here and those to come as she and so many others have thought. Joyce will be missed but never forgotten. Rest now my sister and I will see you again. With love, your Cousin Wilma
Garfield Lomax
November 12, 2011
Mama Joyce its been a week and a half since u have been gone and u dont know how much i wish u were here.Its been very weird without u and its not the same without u.I keep looking 4 u but i know ur not coming back.I gave u some thought the other day,u werent just my aunt,mother,father,partner,friend,confidant and hero.U WERE MAINLY MY PROTECTOR!I love u and i miss u more and more each day.Thank u 2 the ones who posted their memories of u on this page.Thank u my Mama Joyce 4 raising me all these years.May God continue 2 bless u until we see each other again. Rest in peace.LOVE, NEPHEW/SON GARFIELD C. LOMAX
Martha Blevins-Benoche
November 9, 2011
I am a better person today because of Mrs. Hoffman. She taught us tolerance and how to get along no matter what our physical differences might have been. She made learning in the 6th grade so much fun with her Ziggy dolls. It was a huge accomplishment to be the student she chose to take one of the beloved dolls home on Fridays for the weekend!! She was an amazing lady and I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from her.
November 8, 2011
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Hoffman. To me, she was an angel sent from God. She help me advance from a slow learner (bottom of my class) to one of the top students in my grade, and I was able to graduate from The College of William & Mary. She was the first teacher to believe in me, and the first teacher to take her extra time and preparation to help me. I am FOREVER grateful to God for putting Mrs. Hoffman in my life. She made me smile. She was lots of fun and truly wonderful. I loved her!!!
Pam Zollo
November 8, 2011
To the Hoffman family. Since my son is not here and in Germany he would really want me to send prayers. She was a great challenge for Anthony. Taught him so much. I think that was the last year he poked around doing school work since he always had to bring it home. I think he was in her class about 1993. Thank you for teaching my son good habits.
Coleman Smith
November 8, 2011
What a wonderful teacher and woman! Mrs. Hoffman touched so many Gloucester students with her enthusiasm for teaching and her warm personality. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She will be missed and remembered fondly by many.
Melissa Ewell Moughon
November 8, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was such a wonderful lady and one of my all time favorite teachers. She made learning fun and I'll never forget her Ziggy dolls. My condolences to her family.
Rhonda Smolich Walton
November 8, 2011
The Hoffman family,
I am so sorry for the lost of such an awesome woman who touched so many lives here on earth. She was not my teacher but I attended school with her daughter and neice that were awesome girls also. I remember her from the little country store in PlainView where I worked in the early 70's and she would buy food all month and would always come in on the 1st of the month to pay back then I think they got paid once a month, she was always so kind, pleasant and had a smile on her face. I pray for Peace ,Love & comfort to come to each one of her love ones and hold on to all the great memories and one day you will join her in Heaven. Love & God Bless
Shelia Pike Hawk
November 7, 2011
I did not have her as a teacher in class but the influence she had on me even outside of the classroom is tremendous.I will always hold my memories of her near and dear to heart. I will miss her always.
Larry Moore
November 7, 2011
To the Family of Joyce Hoffman, I worked with Joyce many years ago and was fortunate enough to see her smiling face on occasion over the years since. My condolences to you.
monique coston
November 7, 2011
What a wonderful woman? what a great teacher? always had life, energy and ready for anything. always a smile and good advise. will be greatly missed.
Doreen Burch-Woods
November 7, 2011
My you take comfort in knowing that she is now with her King. You are all in my prayers.
Heather Cramer
November 7, 2011
Ms Hoffman will always be remembered as a wonderful and caring teacher. She was an amazing person who truly cared about her students even to those who no one else thought had potential. Ms. Hoffman always treated everyone with the utmost respect and was an amazing human being! She will be missed greatly!!!!
Jennifer Martin
November 7, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was a wonderful teacher to not just me but my older sisters and brother. I was also fortunate enough to know her and her family and call them friends. Thank you for what you have taught me and may you rest in peace.
Emily Waters
November 7, 2011
Mrs. Hoffman, you were my favorite teacher in 6th grade. You helped me so much when I was a new student in Gloucester County. I will never forget how you taught us the merits of good handwriting; it has stuck with me forever! You were a wonderful teacher and friend, and you will be missed.
November 7, 2011
i really enjoyed having her as a teacher, she was always there to help her students. i also remember." right side of the hall" anyone who went to page im sure has heard it,lol. not only was she a good teacher but she also really cared for her students and taught me things i could use outside of school.. very much missed. i hope when i have kids they will have a teacher half as good as her :)
November 7, 2011
Anyone who was lucky enough to have you for a teach should feel blessed. You were fun and creative! I know you will keep on teaching even in Heaven.
God Bless.
Jasmine Northrop
Faye Washington
November 7, 2011
Mrs. Joyce Hoffman,
An excellent teacher and a wonderful friend! She will be remembered and missed by so many people who loved her.
Faith Cheek
November 7, 2011
Ms.Hoffman was one of the finest women I have ever met and will always be in my thoughts.I no i was always in hers.
Daniel Belvin
November 7, 2011
Ms Hoffman was one of those teachers you will always remember. I am saddened to hear of her passing but I know her legacy will endure for years to come.
Trenna Robbins-Reeves
November 7, 2011
Ms.Hoffman was a wonderful teacher she made class fun because of her sense of humor and I always remeber those Ziggys in her class room. She will be greatly missed.
Harvey Morgan
November 6, 2011
While it has been a long time since seeing Ms. Hoffman, I remember well how plesant she always was when she came into our family pharmacy, Morgan's Drug Store. My condolence to family and friends.
Pamela Barnette
November 6, 2011
Wonderful teacher and such a loving and caring person! always had a smile for her students, as long as you were doing what you were suppose to be doing!
Melodie Stanley
November 6, 2011
What a wonderful Lady! She was a tough cookie in class but never gave up on anyone, including me! God bless her family in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julian Jackson
November 6, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was just a great person. She was a wonderful teacher in the Gloucester County Public School System. She was a great inspiration to former students and those who ended up in education. Just a beacon of ligth for all who knew her. My prayers go out to her family.
Phyllis Harris
November 6, 2011
Mrs. Hoffman had such a positive influence on so many and we are blessed to have been touched by her life. Prayers go out to her family.
Bev Elks
November 6, 2011
Mrs. Hoffman will truly be missed by everyone that knew her. She was one of the best teachers my children ever had in Gloucester County. We will always love her.
Sandy Pait
November 6, 2011
Joyce and I started teaching together in 1984 when I moved to Gloucester. We were in the same school until 2000 when she went to Page and I went to Peasley. She was a wonderful example for her students and very dedicated to her chosen profession. You will be missed by hundreds of students and teacher that benefited from your teachings.
Lisa Summers
November 6, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was one of the BEST teachers ever in the Gloucester County School system. Condolences go out to the family.
Megan Elks
November 6, 2011
R.I.P. Mrs. Hoffman. You were one of the most influential teachers I ever had the pleasure of being taught by. Thank you for everthing you did for all your students. You were and will continue to be loved so much.
Megan
November 6, 2011
R.I.P. Mrs. Hoffman. You were one of the most influential teachers I ever had the pleasure of bring taught by. You were and are so loved. Thank you for everything you taught me.
Conan Wise
November 6, 2011
Was truly an inspiration to other. Always willing to lend a helping hand even if you was not family. Will truly be missed. My prayer are with.Be blessed
Abigail Woodhouse
November 6, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was not one of my teachers but she still taught valuable lessons to us all in the art of kindness and love...I am sad for her passing but happy for her eternal life in Heaven..I will get to see her again one day.
Cynthia Spencer
November 6, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was a very special teacher she will truly be missed.
BEVERLY POTTER
November 6, 2011
What a wonderful person that will be missed...She was also an amazing teacher! The first day of 6th grade, I was supposed to ride a bus from TC Walker (I was the last 6th grade class there) to Petsworth (where my mom was working at the time)...we had a note for me to ride one of the buses that ended up going to do a Petsworth run after (for me to meet up with my mom)...the driver refused it the first day and I was devastated...I remember being in the office and Ms. Hoffman (one of my teachers - her and Mr. Pirkle were a great team) came by and saw me very upset. She got permission to personally drive me to Petsworth to meet my mom...such a wonderful woman!!!
Morgan Hornsby
November 6, 2011
Like many, I was a student of Ms. Hoffman's while I was in the 6th grade. She had to be one of the most intelligent women I have ever met. I remember staying after school and she would always help me with whatever I needed. She also always knew how to make me laugh. Ms. Hoffman has had an impact on so many lives it's unbelievable. My father had her in school and my brother and I also had her. She will always be missed and forever loved.
Ray Hogge
November 6, 2011
Throughout school I had many teachers
Bettie Oliver
November 6, 2011
I was one student out of so many that this wonderful woman touched through her teaching, guidance, warmth, love, compassion and heart. The world is a lesser place without her. She truly will be missed by all. I'm so sorry for your loss. God be with you.
Becky McDaniel
November 6, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was loved by many people at GIS /PMS.She served in many unselfish roles at the school from teaching, yearbook ,and after school programs .Even years after graduating from GHS, I would attend dances and basketball games with my nieces and my own children and enjoyed our talks and her beautiful smile .
November 6, 2011
Many thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Hoffman's family and friends during this difficult time. She was my 6th grade teacher at T.C. Walker. I will always remember her as a truly special person who encouraged me in many ways, in and out of the classroom. Her time and words meant more than she could ever know.
Dorothy Gowens (Reid)
Rachell Velez
November 6, 2011
i also was a student of hers a while ago she was a very nice woman we all loved her very much she will be missed greatly god bless to the family she has left behind and sorry for your loss . Rachell Velez
Deniece Cothern Byrne
November 6, 2011
Oh Ms. Hoffman how I will never, ever forget her. I had her in the 6th grade and she had such a spirit about her. We used to race our Smurf tricycles down the hallway. She will be missed greatly and I pray for her family during this time of sorrow. RIP awesome Ms. Hoffman.
Julie Harris
November 6, 2011
Joyce Hoffman loved and was loved. She was an exceptional educator, professional colleague and a 'true' friend. I'll miss her always but special memories of her will continue to make me smile. Rest in Peace dear Joyce.
Love,
Heather Dutton
November 6, 2011
I was a student of Ms. Hoffman's last 6th grade class at T.C Walker. She had a great impact on my school career. She taught students to give more than what they thought they had. Her smile was a blessing and very encouraging. I have a hearing loss and wore hearing aids. She never once treated me differently but yet pushed me to do my best. I now teach for Gloucester County and have two young children of my own. I hope that I can teach them half of what you taught me. So I thank you, Ms. Hoffman. I thank you for teaching me to be loving, sincere, thoughtful, detetermined, and to never give up. Your smile will be forever sketched in my heart.
Adrienne Staton
November 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was a truly amazing teacher and person. I learned many life lessons in her 6th grade class that have continued into adulthood. She will be missed.
Karen Smith
November 6, 2011
Ms Hoffman, You were my inspiration in 6th grade. You helped me through the worst time of my life when my mother passed. Somehow I think things would be different for me, if not for you. My sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Hoffman...a great teacher and inspiration to all. I thought of her often...and even told my kids about her.....a great Lady...
Deserie Arangio
November 6, 2011
Mrs. Hoffamn was truly an amazing teacher and a special person. She was my 7th grade teacher and I will never forget her. Prayers for the family.
Christina Mingee(McLane)
November 6, 2011
Ms.Hoffman was the best of teachers! I had her in 6th grade and boy oh boy was she a hoot! Everytime I would even try to sneak gum in my mouth she could spot it a mile away and catch me everytime..lol..She was an amazing teacher and always was there for her students no matter what it was. She was truely one in a million and I am so blessed she was apart of my life as I attended Page Middle School. God Bless you and your family and may you rest in peace
Tiffany N. Davis
November 6, 2011
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Hoffman family in your time of sorrow. Mrs. Hoffman was a wonderful woman and teacher, her presence will be greatly missed.
November 6, 2011
To the Hoffman's Family:
Good people will be remembered as a
Blessing-Proverbs 10:7
Your loved one was a very special person who blessed the world with so much warmth and happiness...
May it help you to know there are many who are sharing your sadness over the loss of a very special life.
In Deepest Sympathy for Your Sorrow,
Tyrone & Bunny Carter
G Holley
November 6, 2011
I have such fond memories of you as a person and a teacher. You will be missed and in my prayers. (I remember Ziggy well) :-)
John Perrin
November 6, 2011
To the Hoffman Family,
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. She was a great role model for all the students she made contact with in the Gloucester County School System. I especially enjoyed working with her through the Gloucester Education Association. May God continue to be a Blessing to the entire Hoffman Family.
Marion Randall
November 6, 2011
To the family, Joyce was an exceptional person, a dedicated teacher, and a great friend to others. We taught at Gloucester Middle School for many, many years. If you needed a smile Joyce would give you one of hers. God bless you and cherish the memories.
LaTrez Brown
November 6, 2011
I just want to send my respects and prayers to the Hoffman family. Mrs. Hoffman was a great teacher and will be missed.
Joanne Willis
November 6, 2011
To GOD Be The Glory for what He has done.Ms.Hoffman a caring and loving teacher at Gloucester Intermediate.Smile on Ms. Hoffman You done your Best now take your Rest.
Lynnita Ward
November 6, 2011
Mrs Hoffman was one of my favorite teachers. You hAve my deepest symathy.bshe will be greatly missed. God only takes the best to be with him in Heaven and she was one of the best teachers i've ever had
Mr and Mrs Earl Ward Jr and family
Jessica Schrader
November 6, 2011
Ms. Hoffman was my teacher in 6th grade at Page Middle School 17 years ago. She was a great teacher!! I remember her telling us if we chewed gum in her class we would have to wear it on our forehead, and a couple of kids had too lol. You were a great role model Ms. Hoffman! May you rest in peace!
chalanda billups
November 6, 2011
words could never express how much i am truly blessed to have had you in my life. though i was never one of your students because of us being related, i will never forget the many conversations/lessons we had on our ride to school every morning and on our way home each evening. i have carried a lot of those conversations / lessons with me over the years and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.i am deeply saddened that you have departed but comforted in knowing that you have received your wings. you were and will always truly be "an angel" rest in peace cousin joyce!!
Jenny Crossen
November 5, 2011
I will never forget Ms. Hoffman. She was one in a million. I never had her as a teacher, but I still remember her from GMS because she was in charge of 4H Share the Fun.
LaShaunda Ward
November 5, 2011
Ms Hoffman was an amazing woman and teacher. Gloucester co school system was luck to have her wisdom for some many years. She will be truly missed.
Annette Pollard
November 5, 2011
Mrs. Hoffman was my 6th grade teacher. She will definitely be missed for her "bubbly" personality. My condolences to the family.
Poncho Thompson
November 5, 2011
I'm from the class of '79, a teacher in the Gloucester Public School System is considered family to me, rest in peace Ms. Hoffman.
Harrison and Sylvia Dixon
November 5, 2011
Joyce was truly a professional, unselfish, loving, and devoted to all aspects of the profession of education, especially the Gloucester Education Association where she was an officer for many years. She was wonderful to work with and we will miss her.
In the days to come, may her family and friends find comfort and peace.
Janice Myers-Poirier
November 5, 2011
Joyce and I were teacher friends at different schools in Gloucester.
My deepest condolences to the family.
Joyce was a good friend and will be sadly missed.
Bette Smith
November 5, 2011
I had Ms.Hoffman in the 6th grade she was an amazing teacher and person.I loved her class. I was lucky enough to see her in Wal-Mart earlier this year she looked the same and she spoke to me before I had a chance to say anything to her. She had to be one of the most kind heart people I have ever know.You will be missed by many!
Jill Shipley West
November 5, 2011
Mrs. Hoffman was one of my favorite teachers throughout all my years in Gloucester County Public Schools (1993 graduate) and there hasn't been a time that I haven't thought of her when I saw something with Ziggy on it. We had the privledge of her teaching our oldest daughter (graduating June 2012) in Page Middle School. She always brought fun and giggles to the classroom and she will not be soon forgotten! May she rest in peace and may God comfort her loved ones during this sad time.
Connie Hornsby
November 5, 2011
I had Ms. Hoffman when I was in the 6th grade at TC Walker Middle School. She was one of the most special teachers and her class was so much fun. I am sure lots of you remember her Ziggy doll and the races in the hallway next to the lockers. I was able to see her on a few occasions in the past several years and she was still that wonderful lady. God Bless your family for this very great loss.
Darwin & Jo Ann Harris & family
November 5, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Angela Foster
November 5, 2011
Joyce was my favorite teacher. It's because of her that I became a teacher. She will truly be missed
November 5, 2011
Ms. Hoffman will truly be missed. Troy always talked about doydoy. I worked at Page for years so I know first hand how special she was. You all have my deepest sympathy. Troy's Aunt/ Karen Harris
Christine Brunson
November 5, 2011
You were my favorite teacher. The thing i remember the most was your amazing smile. Thank you for all the great things you taught all of us we were trully blessed to have met you. You will trully be missed.
Jarrod Combs
November 5, 2011
You were my favorite teacher. You taught me things that I didn't understand as an 11 year old, but I fully live by now. Thanks for teaching me that respect for others' and yourself is one of the keys to success in life, and to never expect anything from anyone. You will be missed!
November 5, 2011
Joyce taught my boys in school and she was a wonderful teacher. She was always kind, energetic and most helpful. I know you will miss her.
Virginia Evans
Mary Burch
November 5, 2011
To my mother Joyce,
I love you!!!
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