07/08/14 - NNHS Newsletter

To Lee Ann and Gail,
I was sorry to find this obituary in the paper this morning. We spent so many years as neighbors, I can just picture Luff running across your yard. I want to thank the smiling, cheerful Joyce for years of being a friendly neighbor and for helping to provide Janine with 2 outstanding babysitters.
I'm so sorry for your loss.

~ Lois Winter, Yorktown, Virginia

Lee Ann, I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

~ Mary Skol, Yorktown, Virginia

Lee Ann and Family, you all are the proud achievements of Joyce and Jack! They did a great job! Blessings and peace to you all as you mourn your mom's passing.

~ Nancy and Sam McPhail, Newport News, Virginia

July 09, 2014

Mike and Ginny,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. No matter what our age, it is so hard to lose a parent. I am in DC tomorrow, so I will be with you in spirit at the service.

My sincere condolences and lots of love,

Carol Luckam

~ Carol Luckam, Gloucester, Virginia

July 10, 2014

My sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many. Prayers are with you and your family.

~ Barbara Magnotta, Yorktown, Virginia

July 10, 2014

Joyce was such a sweet neighbor to me on Brook Lane years ago. I was a younger mother with three small children, and she was always willing to give me a word of cheer. She was a special lady who came into my life at a much needed time.

~ Carolyn Piper, Yorktown, Virginia

July 14, 2014

			NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Joyce Coretta Lassiter Hartmann, 84, died on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Joyce was born and raised in Newport News, graduating from Newport News High School in 1946. She completed nursing school at the University of Virginia in 1950 as a registered nurse. Working at Maguire Army Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, she met John J. "Jack" Hartmann. They were married in 1953. They made their home in South Amboy, New Jersey but she left the workforce to become a stay-at-home mom. She often chaperoned class trips and volunteered in the schools. Active in the Presbyterian Church, Joyce was a Sunday school teacher, Circle Moderator and served on many committees, but she found her joy in singing in the choir.
	Joyce Lassiter Hartmann

	The family moved to Yorktown, Virginia in 1972. Joyce rejoined the workforce and retired as a school nurse for the York County School Division. She was a member of Yorkminster Presbyterian Church and treasured her years singing with Yorkminster's Shalom Singers. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years. She is survived by her son Michael Hartmann and wife Ginny of Lanexa, daughter Lee Ann Hartmann of Yorktown, and daughter Gail Webster and husband Jeff of High Point, NC; two granddaughters, Caroline and Rebecca; step-son John and wife Tatter, of Richmond, their children Stephanie, John and Alan; and 4 great-grandchildren; and a special "son" of 40 years, Pennie L. Brown. She is also survived by sisters, Janice Bridges and Evalyan Cannon and brothers, Edward, Robert and Preston Lassiter. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 10, at Yorkminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Jernigan officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Yorkminster Presbyterian Church capital campaign, 6218 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA, or York County Fire & Rescue/Life & Safety, P.O Box 532, Yorktown, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in Daily Press on July 8, 2014. View Guest Book

July 08, 2014