Joyce E. Woods peacefully went home to Jesus on January 26, 2017 in Ottawa, IL. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, LaVerne (Woody) Woods. She also leaves her two daughters, Dr. Dawn Woods (Dr. Taka Nomura) of Santa Barbara, CA and Lisa Berryman (Kevin) of Ottawa, IL. Joyce was a dedicated and loving Grandma to her six grandchildren, Benjamin and Natalie Nomura, Zachary, Daniel (Shana), Elizabeth (Tyler Bernardoni) and Nathan Berryman (Hannah Simpson). She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren Aubrey and Danie Berryman and Will Bernardoni. Also surviving are her two sisters Donna Crowl and Delores Seastrom (Jack) both of Jamestown, NY. Her sister Linda Klein preceded her in death. Joyce is reunited with her sons in Heaven, L. Mark who passed away in 1967 and Linden "Lindy" who passed away in 1988. Her family rejoices in the knowledge that she is now at peace in the arms of her Savior. Joyce was born on January 1, 1934 in Warren, PA to Walter T. Thurston and Agnes R. Briggs. She married LaVerne M. Woods on August 28, 1952. Joyce was passionate about her career as church choir director; combining both her love of music and the love of the Lord. She blessed many people with her gift of singing. A celebration of her life will take place on Monday, February 6th at 11:00 am at First Lutheran Church in Princeton, IL. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 also at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Lutheran Church or the .