Joyce Marie Coombs, 66, of Montross, VA, formerly of Indian Head, MD, passed away on March 6, 2011 at her residence.

Born July 25, 1944 in Indian Head, MD she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Catherine V. Unkle Colona.

Joyce moved to Montross, VA nine years ago. She was a Preschool Teacher for KinderCare. Joyce also taught Sunday school, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Joyce is survived by her beloved husband, James "Sid" Coombs of Montross, VA, children, Daniel (Vicki) Coombs, of Lusby, MD, Patricia (Tim) Treat of Marietta, GA, Stacy (Christina) Coombs of Lusby, MD, and Candy (Todd) Treat of Suffolk, VA, siblings, Charles Colona of Pasadena, MD, Betty Frey of Cocoa Beach, FL, Barbara (Ronnie) Prasser of Indian Head, MD, and Vivian (Bobby) McMeans of Crofton, MD, Also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by three siblings, Thomas "Harry" Colona, Anne Piper, and Evelyn Barry.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. in All Faith Episcopal Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Reverend Catherine Swann officiating.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.