Joyce Welsh Matthew (1941-2022)

Joyce Welsh Matthew went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 81.

Joyce was born on February 9th, 1941, in the District of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Jeannette Kiser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Matthew, and her son, David Allen Welsh.

Surviving is her daughter, Colleen Sylvia; her brothers, Kenneth Kiser and Paul David Kiser; her nephew and niece, Christopher Kiser and Cassandra Baird; two stepdaughters, Cindy Donaldson and Melanie Matthew; and three grandchildren, Jesse, Allison and Hannah.

The family eventually moved to Arlington, Virginia, where they settled. Joyce went on to attend and graduate from James Madison University with a bachelors degree in Mathematics. She lived for many years in Front Royal, Virginia. She was a member of the Front Royal Church of the Brethren. She sang with the Shenandoah Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline International.

Joyce had a kind and generous spirit, and she will be missed by all who knew her. She is finally resting and reunited with loved ones that she missed so much. A Celebration of Life will be held for her at 11 a.m., July 30, 2022, at The Front Royal Church of the Brethren, located at 106 W. 13th Street, Front Royal, Virginia.