Joyce Dubruv Fox

Joyce Dubrov Fox died peacefully on January 23, 2021 at the age of 73 surrounded by family at her home. Daughter of the late Harry and Ann Dubrov, Joyce was born in Louisville, KY and grew up in Chattanooga, TN. As a child, she enjoyed playing softball, participating in Girl Scouts, riding bikes, dancing, acting, spending time with family, and being active in the Jewish community. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and met the love of her life, Gilbert S. Fox III, her senior year of college. Over 51 years of marriage, she and Gil built an incredible life together filled with family, friends, community, wonderful travels to 64 countries, and many eating adventures.

With the loving support of Gil, Joyce pursued a master’s degree in Psychology from Peabody College. She devoted her working years to a variety of local organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank, the ARC, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and most importantly her 22 years of dedicated service to the Jewish Federation.

In retirement, Joyce spent time with family and friends, traveled widely, and dedicated herself to volunteer efforts. Among those most important to her were Book’em, where she shared her love of reading with school-aged children and also served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors. She also contributed her time and talents to the Nashville Adult Literacy Council, where she tutored English language learners who had immigrated to this country much like her own mother, and to the Temple Ohabai Sholom’s Social Action Committee.

When not working or volunteering, Joyce spent time with her family and large network of friends. She was known for welcoming newcomers to the Jewish community. To her family and friends, she will be remembered for her caring and compassionate nature, always giving more than she expected in return. She was a woman of valor, who exuded kindness and thoughtfulness.

She is survived by her husband Gilbert S. Fox III; her three daughters, Jenifer Fox Romps (Dennis) of Leesburg, Virginia; Dana Fox of Denver, Colorado; and Karen Fox Elwell (Ken) of Littleton, Colorado; her three grandchildren Jason Romps, Zac Romps, and Dominic Elwell; siblings Ronald Dubrov (Judy) and Cheryl Mason (John); nieces Annie Mason, Kate Mason, and Allyson Dubrov; nephew Andrew Dubrov (Li-Or); grandnephew Theo Dubrov; and a large extended family and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Ohabai Sholom’s Joyce Fox Intergenerational Activities Fund or to Book’em, Nashville Adult Literacy Council, Jewish Federation, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Alive Hospice, or an organization most meaningful to you.

Funeral will be Tuesday, January 27th at 2pm at the Temple. Attendance is by Zoom.

May her memory always be a blessing.