Joyce Kemp

Joyce L. Kemp VIRGINIA BEACH - Joyce Sorenson L. Kemp, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. The family would like to thank the hospice staff at Sentara Hospital for the wonderful care of their mother. Joyce was born Jan. 8, 1931, in Flandreau, S.D., the daughter of the late Nelson and Myrtle Sorenson. She was a graduate of Trent High School, Class of 1949. Joyce was a stay-at-home mother while her husband was away serving his country in U.S. Navy. In 1968, she began working at the Post Office where she retired after 23 years of service. She was a devout Lutheran and enjoyed church every Sunday until her battle with Alzheimer's prevented her from attending. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Duane A. "Bud" Kemp whom welcomed her as she passed and is happy that she has joined him. She leaves behind numerous loving family and friends including her four daughters, Trudy, Jody, Sharon and Karen, whom are all happy that she is with the Lord. She was loved by all and will be missed by many. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship of the Inner Light church, 620 14th St., Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to either the Alzheimer's Foundation, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502 or to Union Mission, P.O. Box 3203, Norfolk, VA 23514. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. altmeyer.com.