Joyce Tyree Kirk

Joyce Tyree Kirk, of Roanoke, Va., died in her home on Sunday, July 5, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born January 24, 1925, in Lynchburg, Va. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Va., attended Virginia Intermont College and obtained her nursing degree from the University of Virginia. She married her high school sweetheart, J.W. (Bill) Kirk Jr., upon his return from serving in the Army Air Corp in the South Pacific during World War II. Joyce and Bill celebrated 55 wonderful years of marriage together before he preceded her in death in 1999. Joyce enjoyed every day of her blessed life, and most of all treasured her time with friends and family. Her zest for life was always present as was her elegant and gracious style. Her impressive array of artistic works illustrate both her passion for the beach and the beauty of the world through her eyes. She is survived by her daughter, Robyn Kirk Heath, of Pawleys Island, S.C.; her son, J.W. (Bill) Kirk Ill and his wife, Shireen, of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Catherine Joyce Cannon and husband, Sam, of Roanoke, Heather Teems and husband, David, of Pawleys Island, S.C., Kelly Kirk, of Charlottesville, Va., and Kaitlin Joyce Kirk, a student in Huntington, W.Va.; her great-grandchildren, Tristan and Kirklyn, of Pawleys Island, S.C., and Alexa, Emme and Chloe of Roanoke. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, on Thursday, July 9, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. A service celebrating Joyce's life will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009, at Second Presbyterian Church with Dr. George Anderson, Gerald Carter and Dr. William Klein officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kirk Family YMCA, 520 Church Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.