She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne D. Woodard.
She is survived by her children, Karen (Bill) Nuckols, Ross (Sharon) Woodard, Lori Woodard (Cindy), Todd (Margie) Woodard, and Peter Woodard; grandchildren, Nick, Casey, Natalie, Ryan, Elizabeth, Roscoe, Emily, Jake, and Mike; many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also two special friends, Patty Lutes and Jim Gray.
Joy was born in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in Sylva, North Carolina. She graduated from the Baroness Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing in Chattanooga and led a long career as an operating room nurse. She was very involved in introducing open heart surgery at Memorial Hospital and later retired there as head nurse of the OR.
Joy was an avid Lady Vols basketball fan and a ruthless card player. She also was a faithful participant in the Women's Serenity Retreat at St. Mary's in Sewanee, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Women's Serenity Retreat, 2424 Baskette Way, Chattanooga TN, 37421.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday September 3, 2021. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM until service time, at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
It is respectfully requested that family and friends follow CDC guidelines, wear masks, and maintain social distancing at the funeral home during visitation and services.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
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