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JOYCE FLETCHER-NDIAYE Obituary
JOYCE FAY FLETCHER-NDIAYE ( 52)
Joyce Fay Fletcher-Ndiaye passed away peacefully on January 20, 2013, at Stafford Hospital Center in Stafford, VA, after a courageous battle with cancer. A loving mother and wife, Joyce spent most of her career as a librarian, first with the DC Public Library System, and then with the Prince William Public School System, where her last position was at Saunders Middle School in Manassas, VA. Joyce was an avid reader; an intrepid traveler; an aficionado of music and the arts; and, a writer of poetry and fiction. In 2010, she published an award-winning novel, The Library.Joyce is survived by her husband of 31 years, Latif; two sons, Karim and Ibrahima; her mother, Lauretta Fletcher; and many friends and relatives.The viewing will be held on Monday, January 28, at 11 a.m., followed by a service, at Allen AME Church, 2498 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment will take place at Stafford Memorial Park in Stafford, VA.
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Felicia Barbour
January 19, 2025
I often recall our time working together at Rippon Middle School. We had some great times. After I transferred to a school in the western part of the county, we remained constant. I truly miss you, my dear friend. I am grateful for the season that the Lord blessed me with you in my life.
Love ❤
Felicia H. Barbour
Michelle Travis
January 24, 2024
Gone but never forgotten. Miss you!
Eowana
Eowana Jordan
January 19, 2024
What a lovely lady Joyce was! I was happy to count her as my friend and fellow "bunhead" ( librarian). I am sure her family misses her and remembers her every day. Sending my continued sympathy. Eowana Jordan
Sam Cateron
January 20, 2023
As I think of my childhood, your kind face is painted into those memories. I always wished I could have been in your family; or that my family was more like yours. Such sensible people with gold in your hearts. Many of those admirable traits, I suspect, find their genesis in Joyce. I hope you all are doing well nowadays.
Nsama Okeowo
January 20, 2023
Joyce, you're forever on our hearts! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since you graduated to Glory! CRIEP <3
Michelle Travis
January 19, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mary Harrison, NVCC Colleague
January 20, 2022
Continue to rest in peace, Dear Joyce. You were a great person, an excellent English professor, and a fantastic novelist. I am so glad that our paths crossed, but sad that you were called Home so soon.
Mary Harrison
Michelle Travis
January 21, 2021
Missing you cousin. I think about often.
Felicia Barbour
January 19, 2021
In loving memory of my dear friend, Joyce. I love you and miss you dearly. I continue to hold onto fond memories that we shared.
Love,
Felicia H. Barbour
Shruti Sanghavi
January 19, 2021
Remembering your kind nature and smiling face! We miss you.
Eowana Jordan
January 19, 2021
Joyce was such a lovely, beautiful person. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
Eowana Jordan
January 19, 2020
What a lovely lady she was.. How sad she died so young..
imelda krumholz
December 27, 2013
I miss you this Christmas!<3
Felicia Barbour
December 25, 2013
Wow! Today is Christmas and it has been nearly a year since the Lord took you home my dear friend Joyce. I woke up early this morning thinking about all the wonderful memories that I have of you. I have to praise the Lord for our friendship, which was real! I pray that Karim, Ibrahima, and Latif feel the same peace of knowing that a beautiful mother and wife left a plethora of memories lingering within our hearts. I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to share a genuine friendship with you, Joyce. Although the past eleven months have been very difficult for me, I have peace knowing that all is well with you. I often reminisce about how we would always encouraged each other during difficult situations with a "Word" based on biblical principles. "Iron sharpeneth iron"... Proverbs 27:17. Go ahead my friend and continue to take your rest. We all love you dearly. But, God loves you best.
Your Dear Friend, Felicia
Nsama Okeowo
December 13, 2013
You are seen in every beautiful thing I see.......... And as January approaches so does the brutal reality of your departure from this physical earth. Rest in Peace Joyce.
Sam Cateron
December 12, 2013
I stumbled upon this most upsetting news while searching for Iba, it seems all the worst maladies fall upon the best of souls... I remember you, from my childhood. Soft spoken, but a touch of iron in your will. I remember such a warmth in you, and I also remember that you can cook a massive amount of scrambled eggs in little to no time at all. I have always and will always remember you, seeing your face brings a smile to mine. To Abdou, Karim, & Iba, I am so sorry for your loss, and I consider myself lucky to have once been close to such a fine family.
Felicia Barbour
July 17, 2013
It has been nearly six month since the Lord took you home my Dear Friend Joyce. I miss you a lot. A good friend such as you does not come alone everyday. I will always carry our times of fellowship close to my heart.I am truly thankful to the Lord for bringing you into my life for a season. Your words of encouragement have empowered me into the God fearing lady that I am today. Lord thank you for thinking enough of me to bless me with a beautiful faithful friend which I had in Joyce and I will always cherish...Amen.
Donita (Tesha) Fuller
July 14, 2013
I'm truly heart broken. I came upon this notice by looking for her and the family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Cynthia Jones
July 13, 2013
I'm saddened to hear of Joyce's death. I met her @ the Black Caucus's conference in B'ham. I also bought her book which adequately and vividly descibed my own urban public library experiences. She left the world more informed through her writing of this book. May God bring her family peace.
Akilah Nosakhere
July 11, 2013
Thank you Joyce for your significant contribution to the award winning collection of essays by librarians, "The 21st Century Black Librarian in America." your chapter on school libraries is read by library school students and professionals throughout the country. My sincere condolences to your family.
Nsama Okeowo
March 24, 2013
Thinking about you Joyce and what would have been your 53rd birthday. You're greatly missed!
Felicia Barbour
March 23, 2013
I am truly thankful to the Lord for bringing such a beautiful soul into my life for a season. I miss you very much my dear friend.
March 22, 2013
Happy Happy BIrthday my sister.I miss you so much my beutifull friend.
Carrie Martin
February 2, 2013
I just found out about Joyce. We both had the same doctor and went through treatments about 5 years ago. We found we both worked at PWCS. We got together in Joyce's home a few times and became friends. I am sorry we lost touch within the last couple years. I did not know Joyce was still sick and I am so sorry to hear this. I will continue to pray for the family.
Cimone Barbour
February 1, 2013
My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the Fletcher and Ndiaye family at this time of bereavement. It's always sad to see a loved one leave this Earth, but it's even a better feeling knowing that she is no longer in pain and in a much better place. We have to set it in our hearts that one day we will meet her again. To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.
Karen Blackman-Mills
January 30, 2013
Paul and I just found out about Joyce's passing. Even though we have not seen each other in quite a while I will always remember Joyce's beautiful strong spirit and brilliant mind. She touched hearts wherever she went. Latif, Karim and Iba may God be with you during this difficult time. I pray that you will find comfort in Joyce's memory.
Diane Mohr
January 30, 2013
I am so sorry to learn that Joyce is no longer with us, but find comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I worked with Joyce at DCPL and found her to be kind, generous and thoughtful. May she rest in peace.
Michelle Travis
January 29, 2013
Family and friends, I attended the home going - Joyce looked absoutely beautiful. She will be missed, but just knowing she is at peace is a blessing to my soul. May her beautiful spirit forever rest in peace. Love you cousin.
Eugenia Cheatham
January 29, 2013
To the Ndiaye family,
I feel blessed to have known Joyce and would like to leave this message with you:
Just think, Joyce was here not by chance, but by God's choosing. His hand formed her and made her the person she was. He compared her to no one else-- she was one of a kind. She lack nothing that His grace could not give her. He allowed her to be here for awhile at this time in history to fulfill His special purpose for this generation.
May you find comfort in knowing that she touched so many people in a blessed way. May God continue to bless you.
Carl & Diane Snedeker
January 28, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Our sincerest sympathy to the entire family and we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Joyce.
Sandra Givens
January 28, 2013
When you spent time with Joyce, you always came away feeling uplifted and positive, no matter how your day had been going. She really cared for her students and was a shining example of how to live a kind, thoughtful and intelligent life every day. We will miss her so much.
Pat Brostek
January 28, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. She was a wonderful person and an outstanding librarian. She will be greatly missed.
Fifi Diop
January 27, 2013
Rest in peace Joyce! I will miss you!
Latanya Haskins-Ladson
January 27, 2013
Mrs. Ndiaye,
I am saddened to know that you are no longer here with us. But I find comfort in knowing that you are at peace and will forever be safe in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
Mary Harrison
January 27, 2013
Dear Latif, Sons, and Family: Joyce and I were colleagues at NVCC - she, a professor of English and I, one of the counselors. It was a pleasure to work with Joyce and our students loved her. When Joyce left the college to pursue her dream of becoming a librarian, we were happy for her, but we certainly missed her. Joyce and I continued to exchange cards at Christmas, and every now and then, I was blessed by a chance meeting with her, usually in a store. I last saw her in August 2010 at her book signing in Stafford. She was as beautiful, elegant, and stylish as ever, even after her bout with cancer. Regrettably, our meeting over coffee never happened. I was so saddened to see the announcement in the paper. Yet, I feel so blessed to have known her. Latif, I pray that God will grant you and all the family peace and comfort, and I pray that my dear friend is resting comfortably in the arms of God.
Terri Crudup
January 27, 2013
Rest in heavenly peace Joyce.
Dianne Crawford
January 26, 2013
I had the honor to meet and be on the staff at Rippon Middle School with Joyce. She always greeted me with a smile, warmth, and kind words. I wish blessings and comfort to her husband, sons, and mother. I feel blessed to have known Joyce.
Dianne Crawford
January 26, 2013
I had the honor to meet and be on the staff at Rippon Middle School with Joyce. She always greeted me with a smile, warmth, and kind words. I wish blessings and comfort to her loud and, sons, and mother. I feel blessed to have known Joyce.
Dianne Crawford
January 26, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Karen Clark
January 26, 2013
Joyce,you will always be in our hearts as the warm, kind, courageous library angel loaned to us. Condolences to your family. I hope they all know how blessed they are to have you in their nearest memories. I thank God for your friendship.
Kathleen Preslopsky
January 25, 2013
We are all diminished by the passing of one of our own. An Argentinian writer once said that he "always dreamed heaven was some kind of library." I know that Joyce is in that library in heaven.
Christmas party at our home
Felicia Barbour
January 25, 2013
My Dear Friend Joyce,
Thank you for being a true and supportive friend for fourteen years. I miss seeing you, but I will always carry fond memories of you in my heart.
" A friend loveth at all times..."
Proverbs 17:17a
Latoya Hill
January 25, 2013
Mrs. Ndiaye was great to work with. She was always high spirited with her sweet and gentle voice. I prayed for her and will continue to pray for her family. I hope this poem can help you in your time of need as it helped me.
~When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little--but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low;
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me--but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take,
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And busy your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me - but let me go.
Carolyn Everett
January 25, 2013
I will cherish the friendship we had for the rest of my life. Eventhough it's difficult to experience a loss, I know that when the sun sets on one side of the world, it is rising on the other. The love of God is my assurance and support. I can see my own sunsets from a new perspective.
Celeste Sharper
January 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Ndiaye. May her spirit live on through those that loved her best! Rest in peace beloved. Be Blessed & Be a Blessing…
Joyce and Imelda at my birthday party.
Carolyn Everett
January 25, 2013
To my wonderful friend, we had some great times together. I will miss you so very much.
Carolyn Everett
January 25, 2013
M. Wynn
January 24, 2013
Mrs. Ndiaye had a calming spirit that could quiet chaos. She fit perfectly in a middle school library. :-) She had a voice that sang, rather than just spoke, her words. Her beautiful smile will be missed, but I pray that her family will be comforted by her faith that compelled her to continue living, rather than wait to die. That same faith has finally carried her home.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
January 24, 2013
January 24,2013
I will always cherish my friendship with Joyce, and I will forever remember her calm demeanor and soft spoken words of encouragement. My thoughts are with her family. Stay strong and keep your faith and remember Joyce is at peace.
Vernice Turner, Stafford,Virginia
Sandra Small
January 24, 2013
I was blessed to know Joyce, not only as a colleague, but as a friend. I will miss her smile, her love of life, her gentle/caring ways, and the friendship that we shared. Joyce will always be, for me, an example of a true woman of God. I celebrate her life! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and I hope they will find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior---Our Lord that she praised and worshipped throughout her life, in all cirmcumstances.
Joyce, au revoir ma chere amie; je ne t'oublierai jamais.
Michele Koelkebeck
January 24, 2013
When I asked a colleague how Joyce was doing, she responded, "She's at peace." I couldn't have asked for better words of encouragement. Not knowing how Joyce was handling being so ill and hearing she was in hospice at home, those words meant the world to me. It was confirmation of the Lord telling her it will all be okay. Thank you Joyce for your reserved sweet spirit.
Nsama Okeowo
January 24, 2013
A rare professional is mourned today,a unique smile has slipped away, a genuine friend no where can find, Joyce you're always on my mind. Thank you for supporting my causes: Relay for Life and Medical Mission of Hope to Zambia. Rest in His Eternal Peace.
Jerri Arrington
January 24, 2013
Joyce always had a warm and inviting smile whenever you saw her. Prayers to her family and close friends. She will now look down upon her family as their guardian angel.
Jamie Rickey
January 24, 2013
Joyce was such a graceful and sweet person and treated all our students with respect and tact. She told me once that she treated the students as she would want her children to be treated, which is a great reminder to us all.
Lori Foarce
January 23, 2013
I will never forget what a wonderful person you were... every time I came to the library, you smiled at me, you listened, and made me feel welcome there. I didn't know what you were going through... I was so sad to hear that you were no longer among us. I will miss you...
Eowana Jordan
January 23, 2013
With sadness in my heart, I want to tell you what a delight your loved one was. Joyce's smile always lit up the room. She was a friend and a respected fellow librarian.Joyce will be missed by many.
Marc Romano
January 23, 2013
Joyce....Thank you so much for wishing me good morning every time I walked through the library. I will miss you. Namaste....
Sheila Huckestein
January 23, 2013
Such a gentle spirit and a lady full of grace... Prayers for the family and friends who will dearly miss her.
Mary Phifer
January 23, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Joyce. Her beautiful warm smile brightened my day when I would visit the library or pass her in the hall. I admired her gentle, quiet spirit, and refined sense of style. When I think of Joyce, I think of someone who embodied the qualities of a true woman of God. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Shruti Sanghavi
January 23, 2013
Joyce will be missed for her beautiful smile and caring ways to both students and to colleagues. I feel priviledged to have known her.
Imelda Krumholz
January 23, 2013
Je t'aimerais toujour la nuit comme le jour et tant que je vivrais tu sera dans mon coeur <3
Vincent Di Paolo
January 23, 2013
We will all miss Joyce! No more suffering for her; she is now in a heavenly place. My prayers and condolences to her family.
January 23, 2013
Our dear Joyce was a much loved colleague, friend, and a spiritual prayer partner. To the family, may the peace which comes from the memories of her love that was shared, comfort you now, and in the days ahead.
Frances & Lester Collier, Jr. & Family
Shaimaa Yousfi
January 23, 2013
Remembering Joyce and feeling blessed to have known her.
Shaimaa Yousfi
January 23, 2013
Joyce - She brought joy to so many! Her warmth and generosity of spirt live on in the hearts and minds of people she touched.She lived and passed on with faith, courage and great grace. May she rest in eternal peace and joy. Offering heart-felt condolences to her family and friends and remembering them in prayers.
Kristina O'Connor
January 23, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Joyce at Godwin Middle School. She worked diligently to bring current novels to our school library. I will always remember her love of reading and writing that she freely shared with me. I remember how excited she was while she was writing and publishing her book. I will be praying for strength and comfort for her family during this sad time.
Vickie Dunlap
January 23, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about Joyce's passing. She was a dear co-worker and worked to perfection to provide students with reading materials at Godwin. We'll truly miss her, but know she's in a better place, sing praises, without pain and suffering. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Anna Griffin
January 22, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce through fellowship at Shiloh Baptist Church New Site in Fredericksburg. I will remember her beautiful smile and gentle spirit. Praying the Family will be strengthen by our Heavenly Father during this time of bereavement.
From the Staff of A.L. Bennett's Funeral Home
January 21, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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