Doreen R. Joyce of Virginia Beach passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 6, 2024. Born in Rochester, Minnesota on December 19, 1935 to Roy and Dorcas Jorgensen. Miss Joyce was a resident of Virginia Beach since the late 1960's. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herman Schuholz; her three sisters, Peggy, Gwen and Nanette; and her sons, Andy Grethen and Mark Grethen.
She is survived by her daughter, Bethanee (Michael) Wooster of Michigan; son, Daniel Grethen of North Carolina; sister, Ilene of Rochester, Minnesota; 18 Grand Children and 17 Great Grandchildren.
Miss Joyce was a member of First Assembly of God Virginia Beach and Kempsville Presbyterian of Virginia Beach. She was a member of American Business Women's Association, She is retired from the Virginia Beach Public Schools where she worked as a Teacher's Aide. Miss Joyce was politically involved. She worked diligently to get screening for scoliosis and dyslexia into Virginia schools testifying before the legislature in Richmond. She worked at the voting precinct during several election cycles.
A visitation for Doreen will be held Friday, March 15, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N Witchduck Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. A burial will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.
