Joyce was born Jan. 13, 1944, in Ayer, Mass., the daughter of the late Talmadge R. Coleman and Myrtle Wheeler Coleman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Brian Kevin Ruff; her sister, Vivian Jenkins; her brothers, Dennie and Glennie Painter; and two special nephews.

Joyce was a member of Calvary Brethren Church. She loved her Lord and her family. She was kind and generous to all she met and was willing to help anyone she could.

Survivors include her daughter, Kristi Ruff-Gibson (Donald); granddaughter, Lacey Ruff-Ramsey (Samuel); grandson, Bryan Thomas Ruff; and her husband, Dan M. Lawrence. Other survivors include special nieces Danita P. Whitehead, Brenda J. Lynn, Vivian Kay Fix and Kathy Lawrence; two nephews, Darrell and Richard Painter; special great-nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Louise Painter, Jeanette Moss and Katherine Ramsey; many special friends, including Robby Varner, Joyce Hall, Barbara Moore, Lois Roberts, Susan Racinet, Linda Spiers and Shirley Ramsey; and special cousins, Laura Jean, Jenny, Loretta, Lucille, Lester, Leroy and Carlon.

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 13, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Pastor Joel Ward and Pastor Rick Ramsey officiating.

Family will receive friends beginning at noon prior to the service.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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