Joyce Burney
Dec. 5, 1943 – June 7, 2021
Joyce Hawks Burney was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She departed this world on Monday, June 7, 2021 at age 77.
She was born to the late, James Roosevelt Hawks, Sr. and Bernice Brown Hawks on December 5, 1943 in Burdette, Virginia. Joyce graduated from Hayden High School in 1962 and received a bachelor of science in mathematics from Norfolk State University. After college, Joyce spent the next five years as an educator for the Chesapeake Public School System. She then utilized her love of math and science with a successful career as an executive with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) until retirement. Joyce’s commitment to education, mentoring and complex numbers continued after her retirement while working as a contractor for Richmond City Public School System.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Willie Burney Jr.; her loving son, Herbert Edwards; six grandchildren, Matthew, Lee, Josh, Anna, Nikolai and Tye; sisters, Annie Hawks Belardo and Bernice Hawks Vaughan; brothers Richard Hawks and Jasper Hawks; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, family, friends and colleagues. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James Hawks, Benton Hawks and Robert Hawks.
Services will be private.
Dear Tara, Berthee, and entire family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel so helpless, but if there is anything I can do for you, at this time or later, just let me know.
Love,
Maxine
Dear Willie and family,
At times like this there’s not a lot that words can do To help ease your pain and sense of loss and though it may be hard to believe right now, know that the pain will ease with time and you will look back at the memories of your Joyce, you will smile and remember a life well lived and loved. ❤️🌹
Blessings,
Ben & Joan Johnson
Uncle Willie, I am saddened and so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy as you remember Aunt Joyce. I know that there is no words than can ease the pain, but and open ear may comfort the soul.
Uncle Willie, Herbert and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Words fail to express my deep sorrow for the loss of Aunt Joyce. My heart goes out to you and your famliy. Please know that I am with you. I’m only a a phone call away. sharing in your sadness as we remember Aunt Joyce.
prayerfully,
Tracy
Willie, I am so saddened by your loss. May GOD sustain you during this very difficult time. Please know that friends are here with you and for you.
To Willie and Family, sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. May she rest in peace.
Uncle Willie, very sorry to hear about aunt Joyce. There is no words to ease the pain. My condolences to you and the family. We (Shelia and Henry Wilson NC) will keep you in our prayers.
Mom Joyce will truly be missed and I just thank her for the wisdom she left us and the love and the time she shared with my children and family. She truly was a jewel and will be missed and forever remembered. I thank God for the time I’ve spent with her and her husband . As the years went by she became more a part of our beloved family you are forever in our hearts and forever missed. We love you forever.