Joy Ann Soward Obituary
We bid farewell to Joy Ann Soward of Lynchburg, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 25, 2026 at the age of 90. Joy Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Ann Soward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rev. James E. Soward, Jr.; her parents, Carl E. Johnson and Signe Anderson Johnson; and her brother Lee Johnson. She is survived by: her children, Jim Soward, David Soward (Rachel) and Cheryl Soward Giggetts; her grandchildren, Brock Soward (Dayla), Brittany Austin (Josh), Epiphany VandeBogart (Shaun), Keilah Soward, James Soward (Sydney), Aryn Soward and Kristi Giggetts; and her great grandchildren, Bowen Austin, Lola Austin, Weston Soward and Miyah Cramer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Liberty Godparent Home, http://www.godparent.org.
