Joyce Ardell Clifford

Joyce Clifford of Sacramento, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on March 15, 2018. Born in 1932 to Frances and Rev. Wilbur Sanders, who built the Methodist Church of North Sacramento in 1939. It was at that church that she met the love of her life, Dr. Robert E. Clifford, and after a few years together, they were married. Together they had four children, Sondra, Robert B, Steven and Michael. Joyce was a very accomplished theater organ musician and teacher that touched the lives of many. She performed multiple concerts at Grant Union High School, where the joy that she brought to others with her music was priceless. Her husband predeceases her after 56 years of marriage, and her four children, 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews survive her. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, March 28 at 11:00am at The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 6365 Douglas Blvd, in Granite Bay. The joy of music that Joyce had, will always be carried around within our hearts.

Arrangements under the care of Lombard Funeral Home.