JOYCE MARIE (Waterhouse) GOLDSTRAW

     Joyce M. Waterhouse Goldstraw (83) of Browns Mills NJ passed into glory early Tuesday May 21, 2024 at Deborah Heart & Lung Center.

     She was born and raised in the Trenton, NJ area. She married the love of her life John E. Goldstraw, also from Trenton and became a military wife. She went on to be an awesome Mother to 7 children. She was predeceased by sons, John E. Jr, Kevin J. and Michael W.

     She is survived by daughters, Jacqueline M. Eckert, spouse Bill, Leslie J. Koster, spouse Richard, Christine A. Caffery, significant other Johann Fritsche, and Cheryl L. Stidham, spouse Jeremy. Joyce is also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Jackie's daughters and Joyce's granddaughters, Stephanie D. Cole, (great granddaughter) Kayley Cole, Melissa J. Curtis,(great granddaughters), Amaya, Jada and Ashyah Richardson. Ashyah predeceased her great grandmother. Christine's sons, (grandsons) Eric Colsden and Brett Caffery. Cheryl and Jeremy's sons, (grandsons) Zachary, Austin, Tyler & his wife Lillian and Riley Stidham. She loved all her grands and great grands very deeply and was known for talking about their achievements that she was extremely proud of. Most of all she was proud to be called Grandgum and Grandmom.

     Joyce has been a part of the Browns Mills community for almost 50 years. She is preceded by her husband John who retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service and became a part of the Browns Mills emergency squad back in the 80's. Joyce worked several jobs, but retired from CVS warehouse after 15 years of service. She worshipped at the United Methodist Church of Browns Mills where she enjoyed the services and fellowship of her church family. She enjoyed visiting her friends and going on trips with everyone from the Browns Mills Senior Center. She definitely loved bingo at St. Ann's with her dear friend, Paula Boley, who passed last year.

     We, her family, want to thank everyone for their friendship to our mom over the years. We are saddened greatly by her death. Our hearts are full of love from her, but still have space for more. Until we meet again mom, dance free from suffering and enjoy your final resting place in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

     Viewing and visitation to be held at the Browns Mills United Methodist Church on Tuesday evening,  May 28th from 6:00 to 8;00 PM and on Wednesday morning, May 29th from from 10:00 to 11:00 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.  Final Internment will be at Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville, NJ.  Everyone is welcomed to come back to the church for a reception after the interment.

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