Joyce Ruby Dennis

Joyce Ruby Dennis, 76, passed away on January 8, 2021. She was born in Maryland to the late Nellie DeMoss and DeWarren Ruby. Her twin brother, Royce, and sisters, Shirley and Betty, also preceded her in death.

Joyce was a talented hairdresser, plying her expert abilities at Taylor Burgess Salon and Barber Shop in Norfolk. She made fast friends with anyone, and was always at the ready with a witty remark. She always gave and never asked for anything in return.

Joyce's husband of 50 years, Frank, fought for his own life alongside her. He survived her for three weeks to the day before he joined her eternally. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Jesse (Dori), Neil (Tabitha), and Matthew (Stephanie); grandchildren, Christian, Dylan, Lexie, Joshua, Saige, Jennifer, and Bradley; nieces, Barbara, Cathe, Audrey, Sheila, and Dianna; and nephews, Royce and Curtis.

Joyce and Frank will have a funeral service held in their honor at 9:30 AM on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel at 1485 Kempsville Road. They will be laid to rest together in a private ceremony at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce's honor may be made to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. To sleep: perchance to dream…in that sleep of death what dreams may come.