Joyce Blair Loving

LOVING, Joyce Blair, 79, of Ashland, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister; and granddaughter, Carley Loving. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Herbert T. Loving Sr. Joyce was a loving mother to children, Patricia Penley and husband, Kenny (deceased), Herbert Loving Jr. and wife, Susanne, Diana Harrison and husband, Reid, Sherri Smith and William Smith III; and beloved "Ma" to grandchildren, Clint Penley and wife, Lindsey, Shanna Penley, Elizabeth Loving, Mitchell Harrison, Will Smith and fiancee', Laryssa, Alex Smith and Josh Smith; and great-granddaughters, Cassidy and Sydney Penley. She is also survived by sisters, Glessie Hairfield (Bill, deceased), Mae Hairfield (Joe); and brother, Annis Blair (Charlotte). Joyce was born in southwest Virginia, moved to Richmond as a young girl, and has been a resident of Hanover County for 62 years. The family will receive visitors Friday, February 28, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland. Funeral service and interment will be held at Slash Christian Church, Disciples of Christ on Saturday, February 28, at 4 p.m., 11353 Mt. Hermon Rd., Ashland, Va. 23005. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Slash, where Joyce was a lifelong member.