Joyce Lee Degrange, age 81, of Gambrills, Maryland, a loving mother of four, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Joyce was born January 24, 1941 in Washington DC to the late Samuel and Margie Godfrey. She was the second of four children and two preceded her death.
Joyce retired from the Prince Georges County School System as a high school vocational technical teacher. Joyce was a faithful servant, devoted mom, grandmother, friend, teacher and world traveler among many other titles.
She was known for her strong faith, humor, beautiful smile and helping the less fortunate. She loved sharing her gifts with others and everyone was welcome at her table.
Joyce is survived by her four children: William (Billy) Gaines and his wife Kimberly, Cindy Gaines, Raymond (Buddy) Gaines and his wife Marcy, and Heather Wolford and her husband Scott, and 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother James (Jimmy) Godfrey and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Joyce will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Church, 16010 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715.
Her funeral service will occur Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM, 16010 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715.
A graveside service & interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Frederick, MD 21701.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cornerstone Church Mission Projects, 16010 Annapolis, Rd. Bowie, MD 20715.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.robertevansfuneralhome.com for the Degrange family.
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