Joyce A. Mittelstetter

Joyce Alfreda (Settles) Mittelstetter, 85, of Salem, VA. went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 8, 2023.  Joyce was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed watching the Wheel of Fortune, sitcoms from the 80s & 90s, the Washington Capitals, the Little League World Series and PBA bowling.  Although she never attended a game in person, she was a Roanoke Railyard Dawgs fan and enjoyed keeping up with the score via text with her children.  When not watching her favorite shows or sports, she could often be found reading her Bible, a good book, or solving word search puzzles.  Joyce’s pride and joy were her children and grandchildren.  She was an avid bowler for many years and retired from the Salem-Times Register after many years of service.  

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ted; grandson, Chris Mittelstetter; son-in-law, Tim Cummings; sisters and brother-in laws, Marie Seale, Juanita Mullins (Silas), Lola Mullins (Limon), Lois Haupt, Janet Benson (Jack), Nancy Benson (Sam); brothers and sister-in-laws, Earnest Settles, Ralph Settles, Jack Settles (Lois).

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lori Cummings, Dawn Tooley, T.J. Mittelstetter, Jr., Toby Mittelstetter (Randi Cole); grandchildren, Shane Tooley, Sarah Arrington (Ty), Kelly Keith and her children, Owen, Emma and Jase, Ryan Keith (Gabbie) and their daughter, DeLacy, Gabby Mittelstetter, Nathan Cole, and Madison Cole; brother, Marshall Settles (Carol); numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends, and her special four-legged devoted companion, Bailey.

Family and friends are invited for a period of visitation on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.  Funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Roger Counts on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel.  Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke.