Joyce Belcher Wood
Joyce Belcher Wood, 87, of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Sovah Health Martinsville. She was born on October 6, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to the late Clyde Aaron Belcher and Ethel Ann C. Holland Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Charles Vernon Wood; stepdaughter, Theresa Wood Byrd; two brothers, Monte A. Belcher and Sterling T. Belcher; two sisters, B. Marie Belcher (Ned) and Louise A. Berger (David); and two nephews, Dempsey Young and Scott Young.
Joyce was of the Primitive Baptist faith, where she was a devoted member and loved singing hymns. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed serving during their Sunday social, where she was known for her pound cake and chocolate lush. She had a passion for music; this is where she met the love of her life, Charles Wood. After being married, they bought a RV, and traveled the United States. Together, they started a small business where they sold guitar strings, picks, and CDs at Bluegrass Festivals. When they were not working, they enjoyed blue fishing and bicycling in Florida; this was their winter vacation destination.
Joyce is survived by her stepdaughter, Deborah Wood Socol; two stepsons-in-law, Scott Kevin Socol and Dale Edward Byrd; five step grandchildren, Stephanie Groves (Mike), Chelesa Sinclair (Tyson), Amanda Kaltenschnee (Rob), Emily Sinsabaugh (Brett), and Jennifer Roberston; 12 step great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Patricia Dillon Belcher; three nephews, Steve Young, Randy Young, and Michael Berger; four nieces, Debra Berger Rickey, Glenda Belcher Ingram, Dreama Belcher Stephenson, and Stacey Belcher; 12 great nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel, with Pastor Mark Terry officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A burial will follow at Plaster’s Family Cemetery in Vesta, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Plaster’s Family Cemetery, by mailing donations to Linda Hopkins, 1233 Elamsville Road Stuart, VA 24171.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Wood family.
