Joyce Susan DeVenny
June 30, 1950 ~ August 18, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon William Kyte officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 10:00 AM -11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Joyce Susan DeVenny 63, of Mechanicsville, MD., formerly from Falls Church, VA passed away on August 18, 2013 in Washington, DC. Born on June 30, 1950 in Washington, DC., she was the daughter of the late William J. and Betty Peters Janes. Joyce was the loving wife of Howard DeVenny whom she married on June 26, 1973 in Alexandria, VA. Joyce is survived by her children; Stephanie DeVenny of Mechanicsville, MD., son in law Jason Davis of Macon, GA., and 1 grandchild Abigail. Siblings; Nancy Conroy of Calverton, NY., Tommy Janes of Princeton, WV., Phyllis Kuhn of Mechanicsville, MD., and Ricky Janes of Stafford, VA. She graduated from George C. Marshall High School in Falls Church, VA., in 1968. Joyce worked as a secretary for the United States Government for 25 years retiring on January 3, 1997. She moved from Herndon, VA to St. Mary’s County in June, 1999. Joyce enjoyed camping and gardening. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel. Contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League P.O. Box 1232 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or St. Mary’s Hospital 25500 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650
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“My Dear Friend, I will miss you and our special times together. May you rest in peace”
“Howie, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. “
“Howie, you have my sincere condolences.”
“Howie & family — Sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. We have wonderful memories of camping together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let us know.”
“Howie so sorry. I have such fond memories of Joyce and the laughter she brought to those around her. •”What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller “
“Dear Howie and Stephanie – we were so very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. I hope your memories of her will ease the pain of her passing.”
“Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.”
“Howie and Stephanie, I’m so sorry for your loss. I shall always treasure the time working with Joyce and the friendship which endured. “
“”Your departure came too soon. My sincerest condolences to all your family. Rest in peace forever.””
“I offer my condolences to the family for this unfortunate and untimely loss. I have very fond and delightful memories of Joyce and I know she will be missed.”
“To my Sister we will all miss you I hope when you see our Mom and Dad it will calm you and make you feel comfortable from now till the end of time. Love MAry & Rick”
“Howie and Stephanie, so sorry to hear about Joyce. When I was at Guy Motors I always enjoyed talking with her when she would stop by. You and your family are in my thoughts. May she rest in peace.”
“Howie, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. “
“Howie – Dave and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keeping you in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time.”
“”Howie, my condolences, I will always remember the good times, all the laughter and the joking.” “Bless you Joyce.” “
“Howie – You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences to you and your family.”
“Howard & Stephanie: We are so sorry for your loss. Joyce will be remembered as a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Howie & Stephanie, my sincere condolences to you both. May you find peace that she is no longer suffering. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure knowing Joyce and the memories that we shared. She will be missed by many! Love you guys! “
“Howie & Stephanie — My condolences to you and your family. Joyce was a wonderful woman. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from camping. “
“Howie, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May your wife rest and peace. “
“Howie and Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear about Joyce and very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of the crazy Reston years and was delighted to see Joyce at my NASA retirement a couple years ago.”