Life story

" We are sad to announce that on February 19th we had to say goodbye to Joyce Powell of Warrenton. She came into the world on March 16, 1937, into the arms of Harry and Alice Ward in Charlottesville Virginia, and was the youngest with three brothers – Wilson, Johnnie and Harry Junior.
Joyce married Glenn Kenneth Powell in 1958 and soon after moved to the Northern Virginia area. Other than a one year stint on Okinawa Japan in 1970, she stayed in Northern Virginia, with the family settling in Warrenton in 1979.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and husband, Glenn.
Joyce is survived by two children; Pamela Kenel of Olney Maryland, married to Steve Kenel, and Byron Powell of Warrenton, married to Leisa Powell, and five grandchildren; Courtney, Philip, Jennifer, Devyn and Ryan.

Joyce was an attentive mother and always a loving and supportive grandmother. She was a long term employee for the United States Government, and capped off her professional career with Lockheed Martin. A very intelligent, proud, and determined woman who dedicated herself to volunteering for women’s causes in Fauquier County. She thoroughly enjoyed collecting all things related to penguins including many dozens of figurines, and regularly attended University of Virginia baseball games. Joyce was truly an exceptional woman guided by honesty and integrity, always setting that example for others. She will be deeply missed by her family that loves her so much.

A private family service will be held at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville at a later date. Please support the family by remembering Joyce and consider making a donation to either Hospice of The Piedmont or the Alzheimer’s Association in her name.
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