Eva Joyce (Epperly) Mowry, 85, passed away on Feb. 3, 2022, after a short illness.
She was born March 17, 1936, and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Karl Mowry; her daughter, Karen; her son, Gary; her daughter-in-law, Beth; and her stepson Karl N. (K.N.).
She is survived by her sons, Dennis Poff and Rick (Juliann) Poff; a stepdaughter Amber (Jimmy) Spikes; grandchildren Julie (Scott) Habeeb, Ritchie (Marissa) Poff, Monica (Tom) Noble, Travis, Savannah, and Daniel Poff, Benjamin (Amanda) Poff, Christopher (Maddie) Poff, Todd Davis, Yana (Bobby) Hunter, Shane (Kymn) Spikes, Amanda Spikes, Shannon (Mitch) Turner, and Seth (Stephanie) Mowry; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Joyce was a servant, a caregiver, and above all else, a child of God. When Karl was alive, they did everything together. They cooked together, they rode bikes together, they grew gardens, tended flowers and fruit trees, and took such good care of their neighbors. When their families came to visit, they were sure to take them to the ocean, the pool, to church, and to keep them in the air conditioning during the worst of the Florida sun. They loved the Atlanta Braves, playing Uno, and watching their “shows” which really meant Days of our Lives and Another World.
Once they moved back to Virginia, Joyce loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren on a more regular basis. She also joined her beloved church and made many friends that she completely embraced as family.
The family expresses much gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and especially Nicole from the Palliative Care Unit at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery. They went above and beyond to make her comfortable in her final days.
A visitation will be held beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Faith Christian Church located at 305 Third St. SW, Christiansburg, VA 24073. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Joyce’s memory to Faith Christian Church.
Arrangements are under the care and trust of McCoy Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to https://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/.