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Joyce A. Ruff

1946 - 2022

Joyce A. Ruff obituary, 1946-2022, Glen Allen, VA

BORN

1946

DIED

2022

Joyce Ruff Obituary

Joyce Ann Ruff, 76, of Glen Allen, VA and formerly of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Bedford, VA on May 12, 1946 a daughter of the late Deputy Sheriff Claude Davis Ruff and Ellen Phillips Ruff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Terry Davis Ruff; and sister, Shelby J. Campbell Taglio. Joyce retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2005 with 36 years of service. She began her career with the Postal Service in Montclair, NJ and transferred to Richmond in 1980. She has been a resident of Glen Allen, VA since 1988. She loved her family dearly and leaves you with this quote, "Seek first to understand then seek to be understood". She is survived by her granddaughter, Tera Avianna Ruff; and niece, Rhona D. Campbell Blankenship and husband, Gary.

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Published by Bedford Bulletin from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2022.

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Ann Olliff

June 9, 2023

I think about you often...
Miss your visits and our conversations...
Fly High my Friend!
Love you!

Karen

December 15, 2022

I just learned of Joyce's passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers for her granddaughter and niece. I was so hoping she would beat her illness. I talked to her earlier this year about her illness and I prayed for her. I didn't get the opportunity to see her before her passing but she was always on my mind. I had been going through some health struggles myself this year and I wish so much I could have seen her and talked to her one last time. Thank you Joyce for all that you taught me here in the neighborhood and for your friendship. You will (are) missed. Love....

Julia Jones-Davis

July 12, 2022

I was surprised and saddened to hear of Joyce´s passing. I visited with her the early part of this year because I heard of Terry´s passing. She was heartbroken. Hearing of her passing breaks my heart. May the family have comfort knowing that they are all together again.

Connie S Smith and Family

June 17, 2022

Our Condolences to the family
My neighbor will be greatly missed especially her wits for maintaining and nuturing our property to be the best.

Connie S Smith Family

June 17, 2022

My Condolences to the family.
My neighbor will be greatly missed with her strong will of over seeing our property being the best.
Rest my girl rest!

Ann Olliff

June 16, 2022

Joyce,
You were a great Supervisor, Manager and a great friend!
Fly high my friend!
I love you!
You will be greatly missed!

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