Petersburg, Virginia
SEWARD, Joy Faison, 50, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. She was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), received a master of fine arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York and also received a certificate of fashion design from Parsons School of Design. Joy was an art professor at VCU in Richmond. She is survived by her father, Chris Seward Jr. of Sandbridge; mother, Barbara Faison Seward of Richmond; brother, Chris Seward III and his wife, Pam and their children, August and Garland of Southern Shores, N.C.; brother, Rob Seward and his wife, Pam, and their daughter, Claire of Naples, Fla.; and numerous cousins and extended family members. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, December 24, 2010 at Wakefield Cemetery with Pastor Willie Guill officiating. The Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg, P.O. Box 11807, Richmond, Va. 23230. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I've wondered about Joy....we spent time together in San Francisco in the late 80's. We were friends. Went through the earth quake together in 1989. I knew she was from Richmond, VA and she was headed back that way. We wrote a time or two then lost touch for good. If this is I'm regards to that same Joy I that I knew, I would love to touch base with her family and pay my respects.
Wendy
March 09, 2022 | Friend
Joy, I'm hoping that now you are surrounded by all the beauty, peace and love that you've always wanted and deserved. You are missed.
Deepest sympathy, Barbara...
Lisa Perilli
January 03, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Dearest Barbara & Family,
Please know that my prayers are with each of you during this difficult time and the days ahead. Remember all of the good times each of you shared with Joy.
Deepest Sympathy
Julie Donald
January 03, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Goodbye Joy. I will miss your spirit, your humor, your friendship and your talents. My heart goes out to your family. May you rest easy.
Big Hugs-
Bridget Camden
December 29, 2010 | Richmond
As the mother of Joy's friend, Sarah Wiley, I want to especially send my love and sympthy to Joy's mother. My heart goes out to you in fullest force -- Ann Bay, Alexandria, Virginia
December 28, 2010
.......I only wish I could have been a friend....
David Alexick
December 26, 2010 | Williamsburg, VA
Joy inspired me to follow my dreams; she was a great teacher and an even better friend.
My thoughts are with her friends and family on this sad holiday.
kate fowler
December 24, 2010 | Richmond, VA
I'll miss you Joy ,Thanks for all the time you ever gave me.David B Frye
David Frye
December 24, 2010 | NewYork, NY
Only knew Joy through my friends, the impact she had on their lives was reflected by them.
paul teeples
December 24, 2010 | Richmond