Janice Lee Joyce Vaden Obituary (1955 - 2018)

MAYODANJanice Lee Joyce Vaden, 62, left this earthly life Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Kindred Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Colonial Funeral Home with Reverend Randy Jessup officiating. Interment will follow in Mayodan Municipal Cemetery. Janice was born on December 15, 1955, in Rockingham County to the late Paul Dewey Joyce, Sr. She was a graduate of Stoneville High School and attended Appalachian State University. She worked at Stoneville Caf for 20 years where she made many friends and later retired from Morehead Hospital after 23 years of service. Janice was married for 24 years to her soul mate of 42 years, Vada. She was a loving wife and daughter, and special aunt to many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She had a soft spot for all creatures especially her dog Maggie. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Brown Conway; husband, Randy Warren "Vada" Vaden; sisters, Cindy Hill (Keith), Jennifer Bowman (Randy); brothers, Paul Dewey Joyce, Jr., Kenny Conway (Tracy); and her beloved dog "Maggie". The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and all other times at 106 N. 9th Ave, Mayodan, NC 27027. Special thanks to Pastor Randy Jessup and also to a special brother-in-law, Steve Vaden, for their help and support during a difficult time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham Animal Shelter, 250 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth, NC 27375. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.