Angel was born on October 22, 1972, to Charles Robert Joseph, Sr. and Susanne Rhodes Joseph Trobaugh in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Surviving in addition to her parents is her Step-Dad Roger Trobaugh; a son Chad Robert Joseph, his children, Ayden Robert and Adalynn Grace; a daughter, Abigail-Beth Reese Joseph and significant other, Tyler; a brother, Charles (Charlie) Robert Joseph, Jr. and wife Carla Beth; niece, Carly Joseph; stepsister, Crystal Trobaugh Dale and husband, Rick; nephews, Zack, Murphy & Cooper Dale; niece, Shelby Dale; and Grandmother, Zelda Huffman Rhodes; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; best friend, Taylor Pippin; all of them meant the world to her.
Angel was preceded in death by Grandfather Nelson L. Rhodes Sr.; Uncle Nelson L. Rhodes, Jr.; Grandparents Paul & Carmie Shipe Joseph; uncles, Curt and John Joseph; cousins, John Hornick, Will Ellis; John’s daughter, Grace Isabelle Hornick; and her dog Chase Robert who she loved dearly.
Angel is a former member of Freedom Baptist Church, acting as Youth Director, Youth Sunday School Teacher, G.A.L.’S Director, Church Clerk, she headed the cleaning ministry, and was a member of the Women of Virtue Group.
She was owner of Wild Roots Genealogy, she was a Professional Genealogist. She was currently the Supervisor of Peoples Choice Answering Service where her coworkers became close friends and family. She always felt blessed to have Susan Macavoy as her boss at the service. In addition to Taylor, Heather and Anne were her closest friends.
Being a Nana, Mom and researching family history and genealogy was her greatest passions and absolutely loved her job at the service. She had a huge heart for homeless Veterans, she prayed fervently every day for them. She was a huge animal lover, especially cows and dogs. Her favorite flowers were purple Lilacs. Angel’s mom Susanne, daughter, Abigail-Beth and sister-in-law, Carla were also her best friends.
Angel always put God first; she was a prayer warrior and always kept God in her kids’ lives and teaching them about God. Even at work, Angel was spreading God’s Word.
Celebration will be a graveside service at Rawley Springs Mennonite Church in Rawley Springs, Virginia at 2 pm, Tuesday, February 1, 2022; Pastor Tim McAvoy will conduct the service.
There will be no visitation or viewing at the funeral home. Friends may sign the register book at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg on Monday, January 31, from 9 am - 5 pm.
Please make all memorial contributions to the UVA Children’s Center in honor of Adalynn Grace.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg will be handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
