Joyce L. Andrews, "Nanaw," age 81, of Liberty, IN passed away, going home to be in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by loving family members. She was born on April 24, 1941 to the late Virgil and Cuma Powell in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Joyce and her husband lived in Oxford, OH for many years where they owned and operated Goodwins and Park Place Restaurants making many friends in the community. They were members of Christ Life Sanctuary in Kettering, OH for many years. More recently, Joyce was a member of Berean Bible Church in Oxford, OH.
Joyce is a beloved Nanaw who doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed dearly.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Donald R. Andrews, Sr., sister Shirley Barrett and brother Alvin Powell. Survivors include her sisters: Eva Turner of Jonesville, VA; Carnetta Moreheart of Upper Sandusky, OH; and Ivory Myers of Harlan, KY. Daughter Sherry (Barry) L. Andrews Gray of Liberty, IN and Son Donald (Suzanne) R. Andrews, Jr. of Travelers Rest, SC. Ten grandchildren: Adriel (David) Gray Wiseman, Jacob (Brittany) Gray, Carman (Jason) Gray Clark, Joshua (Ashley) Gray, Joel Gray, Abigail Gray, Samuel (Ali) Andrews, Benjamin Andrews, Timothy Andrews and Jonathan Andrews. Sixteen great-grandchildren: David Wiseman, Jr., Dillon Wiseman, Luke Wiseman, Solomon Wiseman, Silas Wiseman, Asher Gray, Levi Gray, Isaiah Gray, Evan Clark, Laurel Clark, Addelyn Gray, Elijah Gray, Emersyn Gray, Lucy Andrews, Ian Andrews and Daniel Andrews. Several nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
A visitation honoring the life of Joyce L. Andrews will be held in Oxford, OH at Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 11 am until time of service at 12 pm. Joyce will be laid to rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 12 pm at Willow View Cemetery in Dayton, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Widow's Fund at Berean Bible Church (5150 College Corner Pike Oxford, OH 45056).
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