Joyce Allison Sanderlin, age 85 of Meherrin passed away at her daughter's home on December 9th in Portsmouth, Va. She was surrounded by love with her daughters Linda Pallett, Francie Causey and son-in-law Winston Causey. Born in Norfolk, Va. she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Myrtle Sanderlin. She is survived by her children, Clifton Golden Jr., Sharon Cobelo, Linda Pallett, Francie Causey. Sister, Geraldine Deihl, brother, Terry Sanderlin and wife, Magaret Sanderlin, and brother, Leonard Sanderlin; as well as nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Charles Golden, brother, Richard Sanderlin, and two grandchildren.
Joyce enjoyed collecting movie dvds, camping with her family, collecting John Wayne memorabilia, walks around her daughter's neighborhood in Portsmouth, crossword puzzles, researching the family tree, spending time with her family and an occasional college course to keep her mind sharp. She was well known in town as well as in Meherrin as the red headed deaf lady...Joyce who would drop in to visit her friends often, as well as unexpectedly and loved meeting old friends while shopping in Walmart. The family would like to thank an old family friend Rose Bates who shopped for her during Covid to keep her safe and out of harms way. Also, her neighbor Randall Turner who would often do odds and ends for mom and check in on her to make sure she was okay. She said he was like her son.
An internment and memorial service will be held at the family's Sanderlin plot in Norfolk at Elmwood Cemetery. The graveside service will be on December 18th at 2:00. Family and Friends are welcome and we will be social distancing. Due to the Covid-19 there will not be a gathering after the service.