Pieternella "Joy" Van Ovost

Pieternella Van Ovost, lovingly known as Joy, wife to Johannes and mother to Ingrid, Yvonne, and Jackie, passed away on November 22, 2023 at 89 years old after a short difficult battle with cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home in Fort Pierce, Florida surrounded by her family.

She married the love of her life, Hans, 63 years ago and began their adventure from the Netherlands to the United States. Together, she always supported the family and various businesses they owned. Although she continued to enjoy her Dutch heritage, she was grateful for the blessing of living in America, and proudly became an American citizen.

Known for her kindness and her competitive spirit, she loved to play cards, Mahjongg, go shopping, and taking Caribbean cruises! She deeply loved her family, but we all knew that she loved being Oma to her sweet granddaughter Emily the most! She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

The Van Ovost family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing. She is survived by her husband, daughters, and her granddaughter.

A Memorial Service will be held at Aycock Funeral Home on January 25, 2024 at 2 pm, and the family will receive friends there beginning at 1 pm. Flowers and memorial gifts are welcome but not necessary. In lieu of flowers, we would be honored if you choose to donate to your favorite cancer research charity.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.aycock-hillcrest.com for the Van Ovost family.