Joyce Leonard Marders (1945 – 2024)

Joyce Leonard Marders, 79, of Front Royal, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  Joyce passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Joyce Leonard Marders

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, conducted by Sammy Campbell.

Joyce was born September 27, 1945, in Round Hill, Virginia, to Wesley and Violet Wilson Leonard. She joins her mother, father, sister, Mary Leonard Leach (Hurbie), and brothers, David, Wilbur, and Larry Leonard, in Heaven.

Joyce was a loving wife, mother, Nene, sister, and friend.  Her husband, James Marders; daughter, Michelle; grandchildren, Molly Jo Sims and Charlie Sims; as well as her brothers, Charles (Tom) of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Paul of Louisville, KY, Jonah Leonard (Brenda) of Warrenton, VA, and Jerry Carter (Sue) of Woodstock, VA; and several nieces and nephews, all survive to keep her loving spirit alive.

Joyce was married to her sweetheart for 60 years and was an amazing person and cook.  She could beat you at darts, cornhole, and was a caring friend to all.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.

In place of flowers, please consider donating to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601, as a thank-you for the special care they provided to Joyce and their Family.