Joyce Brady LeGrande
Dec. 14, 1943 – Aug. 26, 2020
Joyce (Brady) LeGrande, 76, formerly of Douglassville, Pennsylvania, and Camp Hill, Pa., died August 26, 2020, at her home in Moseley, Virginia after a courageous journey with cancer.
Born December 14, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pa., and raised in Camp Hill, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Dr. John J. Brady and Martel (Strayer) Brady Reilly. Joyce attended Camp Hill High School and graduated from Northern High School in Dillsburg, Pa., 1961, and graduated from Brenau College in Gainesville, Ga., in 1965.
Upon graduation, Joyce joined The American Red Cross as a “Donut Dolly” in Korea. After a few months in Korea, she volunteered to be transferred to Vietnam to support the military men and women actively engaged in the Vietnam War.
Upon returning to the States, she worked at West Chester University inputting data into the first computers that they installed at the University. She then married her beloved E. David LeGrande of Pottstown, Pa. Together they remained best friends and partners for 47 years of marriage.
In addition to her husband, Joyce will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Helen Marie Gudebrod (LeGrande) Witmyer, wife of Michael Witmyer, of West Reading, Pa., and Janet (LeGrande) Jurach, wife of Adam Jurach, of Maidens, Va.; grandchildren Preston and Evelyn Jurach who “Gammy” deeply cherished; her sister Janet (Brady) Calhoun, wife of Philip L Calhoun, of Lancaster, Pa.; and a brother John J Brady, husband of Ruth (Scott) Brady, of Enola, Pa. Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Joan (Brady) Groff, wife of Hershey Groff, of Landisville, Pa.; and her step-dad, John Thomas Reilly.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting those who knew and loved her to plant flowering shrubs that attract butterflies in their gardens, or to turn on an Elvis Presley song and sing and dance like no one is watching.
So sorry for your loss. Joyce was my boss at West Chester University. We have just recently got connected again. RIP Joyce……..
To the family of Joyce Legrand:
Today, I learned of the passing of Joyce. I only knew her a few years, but I will never forget her kindness and compassion when I lost my son in 2010. God rest her soul. ❤ I was blessed to have known her, a very kind, sweet woman with a heart of gold!
So sorry for the loss in your family. The LeGrande family were always special people that I have known since I was hired at Gudebrod at 19 years of age. Prayers for your family at this time.
Best thoughts to your family. Hopefully great memories will live on. Lois Marquardt
Sending prayers and hugs to your family. May your fond memories lift your hearts.
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family. Joyce was a wonderful boss at West Chester University. Enjoyed working for her.
May you rest in peace Joyce fr dave Witmer class of 61
You and you’re family were a blessing in my life. Thinking of your family at this difficult time. Sending love and support.
Dave and Family. We are so deeply saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was such a delightful and special lady, we are forever grateful that God arranged for our paths to cross as neighbors and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With deepest Sympathy. Karen and Mike Walulek
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for you loss…our thoughts are with each of you and your family during this difficult time.
I treasure the memories of Joyce coming to the library and sharing her joy of her daughters and learning.
Gail and Curt Clifford