Joyce Gay Matthews passed away on November 14, 2017.

She was born and raised in Nash County, NC. and graduated from Spring Hope High School. She worked at Delbridge's Department Store and Jones Insurance Company before marrying Chris Matthews and moving to Newport News, VA for Chris' job at Newport News Shipbuilding. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, cooking, playing computer games, and writing poetry. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tyrus Christy Matthews, her parents Spencer and Elsie Gay, her brothers Leon Spencer and Millard Moore Gay and her son-in-law, Russell Myers.

She is survived by her children, Vickie Matthews Myers and her son Andrew Myers, Lee Matthews and his wife, Christine and daughter Mallory Matthews, and David Matthews; Sisters Jewel Strickland and her husband Robert; Jenny Alford and her husband Terry; Clarita Gay; her brothers Walter Gay and his wife Jean; Rex Gay and his wife Joan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 1:00PM at Pine Chapel Baptist Church, 1544 W. Queen Street, Hampton, VA, with Pastors David Parker and Frank Earwood, officiating. Visitation will be at 12:00PM.

The family wishes to thank her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jewell Camper, Frances Larson, Home Health Care Nurse Kimberly Kelly, Personal Touch Hospice, especially Rose Fulton for their dedication to her during her illness.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Heart Association, the Building Fund at Pine Chapel Baptist Church, or your favorite charity.