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Joy Anne Prose
Joy Anne Prose, 69, of Forest, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born on June 1, 1953, in Woodstock, Virginia. She is proceeded in death by her husband Paul Clifford Prose Sr.
Joy had been a Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout leader, substitute and a pre-school teacher. She loved working with people with disabilities and helping them live a more fulfilled life. Joy was employed by Blue Ridge where she cared for and loved Pam Herring until the day she went to heaven.
Joy is survived by her three children, John Prose Sr. (Erica), Debbie Prose (Garth), and Shelley Childress (Todd); Grandchildren, Abby Trostle, Johnny Jr. and Jackson Prose, Kyle and Allison Childress; sister, Sandy Peters (Tom); and many other family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at Forest Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Joy was my (and sister, Meg's) babysitter way back when we lived in Hyattsville, MD (1980's). Remember her as a wonderful woman. She was so caring and kind. It was always wonderful to go to "Joy's House". Condolences to all of the Prose family- Johnny, Debbie and Shelly. Thinking of all of you from all the Yednocks.
Posted by Stephen Yednock on December 29, 2022
I’m so very sorry to hear of Joy’s passing. She was a caring, thoughtful, and deeply loving soul. She always treated me like family and welcomed me into her home—some of the fondest memories from our childhood that I will always cherish. Hugs to you all during this difficult time. May the memories of her give you all strength, peace, and solace in the coming days.
Posted by Susan Rimmel (Camp) on December 29, 2022
I’m so very sorry to hear of Joy’s passing. She was a caring, thoughtful, and deeply loving soul. She always treated me like family and welcomed me into her home—some of the fondest memories from our childhood that I will always cherish. Hugs to you all during this difficult time. May the memories of her give you all strength, peace, and solace in the coming days.
Posted by Susan Rimmel (Camp) on December 29, 2022
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