Joyce Marlene Anderson - Obituary

oyce Marleen Anderson was born on January 29, 1941 in Washington D.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Graham and Thelma Anderson, sister, the late Lorraine Ross and brother, the late Carroll Anderson. Joyce was a 1957 graduate of Anacostia High School in Washington, DC. She continued her education at the college level to become a nurse, attaining her certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse. While working, Joyce continued to pursue her education and received a Degree in Nursing where she became a certified Registered Nurse. In this capacity, Joyce was employed by a number of hospitals in the Washington area – D.C. General, Greater Southeast Community Hospital, Southern Maryland Hospital, Naval Bethesda, Walter Reed Medical Center and the Veterans Administration. Joyce retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital with more than 30 years of service in healthcare and with such a love of caring for people she continued to work as an Agency Nurse upon request. Joyce converted to Catholicism and received the Holy Sacrament of Baptism, the Holy Eucharist and Confirmation and became a member of Mt. Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville, MD. Joyce was loving and caring and enjoyed spending time with all of her nieces and nephews. She was warmly called “Auntie Joyce” by all of them. She also enjoyed spending time with her favorite cousin, Mrs. Regina Huggins. She would always lend a hand if anyone needed help. With a deep love for animals, Joyce always had a pet. Joyce was an avid sports fan and loved the Washington Redskins and the Washington Nationals. Joyce loved to travel. Her membership in a Traveling Club gave her an opportunity to travel around the world with many of her co-workers. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her two brothers, Graham (Joan) Anderson and Alan (Jacqueline) Anderson, Sister-in-law, Merciel Anderson, nieces, nephews, and her lovable Shih Tzu, “Gizmo”, and a host of other relatives and friends.