Joye Lucinda Woodard

Joye Lucinda Woodard, age 63, of Clinton, Mississippi passed away September 11, 2025, at USA Trauma Center in Mobile, Alabama. She was born September 28, 1961 to the late William Carl, Jr "W.C." and Lula Belle Howell Woodard of Lucedale.

Joye was a graduate of George County High School and MGCCC (Perkinston). She then attended Mississippi State University where she earned a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Upon graduation from MSU, she accepted a position with the US Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner and moved to Alexandria, VA. Joye's son James (Jamie) was born in Alexandria. After Jamie's birth, Joye decided to leave the Patent Office and return to Mississippi in order to be nearer to family. She earned an associate degree through the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. After completing her studies through UMMC, Joye worked as a Medical Technologist at the VA Hospital in Jackson. Following Jamie's tragic loss, Joye returned to the Patent Office until retirement.

Joye loved her dog Clarabelle, her sweet cats and MSU football! She enjoyed playing chess with Robert and loved being outdoors in nature. She took pleasure from feeding and watching birds (and deer). Sitting by a fire in the evening was a special time for Joye.

In addition to her parents, Joye was preceded in death by her beloved son, James Matthew Woodard; grandparents, William Carl Sr and Mildred Reeves Woodard, George Curtis and Ray Belle Howell; brother, William "David" Woodard.

Those left to cherish her memory include sister, Janice Woodard Goggans (George); brother, Jason "Brian" Woodard (Jeannine); close friend and companion, Robert Walters; numerous other relatives and friends.

Joye expressed to family that she wished to be cremated and did not wish to have a memorial service. Her final resting place will be at the Woodard Cemetery in Bexley. The date has yet to be determined.

Moments funeral home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of these arrangements.