Joyce Sisson Anderson passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 16, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born in Burke, VA on February 16, 1943.
She is predeceased by her parents, Clarence (CB) Sisson and Elsie Sheads Sisson; her husband, Butch Anderson; and her brother, Buddy Sisson.
She is lovingly remembered by her four children, Josie (John) Rickard of Rileyville, VA, Tammy (Nathan) Jenkins of Youngsville, NC, Mitizi (Michael) Norman, and Happy (Tina) Anderson of Front Royal, VA. She had three beautiful granddaughters, Laura (Will) Dickinson, Kathleen (Nick) Omps, and Hannah Anderson. She is also survived by her three great-grandsons, Elliot Dickinson and Henry and Samuel Omps.
To say the least, Joyce Anderson was a one-of-a-kind individual who could accomplish anything she wanted. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, and she cherished the plentiful time she got to spend with her close family. She was blessed to stay in her home up until the very end, fulfilling a lifelong wish of hers.
The Celebration of Life service will be held at Rivermont Fire Department on November 5 at 2 p.m., followed by a meal and celebratory fellowship. Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Blue Ridge Hospice (333 West Cork Street, #405 Winchester, VA 22601) or the Humane Society of Warren County (1245 Progress Dr, Front Royal, VA 22630) in her name.
My deepest condolences for the passing of your sweet, dear mother. May God wrap His arms around you in the days ahead.
To the family, Joyce was a wonderful lady and friend. I got to know her when I worked at Kmart with her husband Albert. She will definitely be missed. Thoughts and prayers goes out to the family.
Joyce was a special lady. We were blessed to have her as a part of our life
Your Mom was special to everyone she met. A good friend to our family. She worked and Loved with her whole being. She definitely made her mark on this world and will be sadly missed. With Love and Prayers to all of your family.
Please accept my condolences. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother.
I am sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. My parents owned the cottage next to Clarence and Elsie’s cottage at Coles Point. Joyce and the children were there often. I know Joyce’s children have many happy memories of those times to hold on to.