Joyce Goad Ward

November 14, 1942 - March 23, 2021

Joyce Goad Ward, 78, of Lanexa, transitioned to heaven (2nd Corinthians 5:8) on March 23, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Joyce was born on November 14, 1942 at the old Bell Hospital in Williamsburg, VA, to A. K and Nellie Goad. She graduated from James Blair High School, class of 1961. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Veronica (Bunny) Lichvar. She is survived by her husband and best friend of almost 60 years Henry (HEJO61) , sons Gary (Virginia) of Yorktown, VA, Stephen of Lanexa, grandchildren Rebecca Lichvar and Jonathan Lichvar of Glen Allen, VA, son-in-law Chip Lichvar of Glen Allen and sister-in-law Debra Ward of Lanexa. Joyce was a lifelong active member of Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa, Va. She taught Sunday School for over 50 years, first with 7 year-olds and then adult women in the LLL class (whom she referred to as her girls). She also taught Vacation Bible School, served as a RA leader alongside Henry, and also served as Church Clerk. Joyce and Henry loved taking trips together whether a day trip, such as checking out a new local restaurant or one 150 miles away, an overnighter, or longer trips to some new location or event. A new adventure was always around the next curve. A drive-up memorial service will be held in front of the white building at Liberty Baptist Church, 15815 Liberty Church Road on Saturday March 27, 2021 at 2 PM. Attendees will remain in their car and tune their radio to 88.3 FM. The family would like to thank those who cared for Joyce during her fight with cancer. Riverside Radiation, Virginia Oncology, SWRMC, and Amedisys Hospice Care. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Habitat for Humanity.