Joyce Mathena Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce Mathena of Charleston, West Virginia, who passed away on January 29, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Mathena to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Oxley and Dorothy Peyton Oxley; her husband James E. "Jim" Mathena; her children, Patricia Hickman and Donald R. Mathena; and her sons-in-law, Steve Rader and Phil Hickman.
She is survived by: her daughter Brenda Rader of South Charleston; her daughter-in-law Gail Mathena of Winston Salem, NC; her grandchildren, Brian Hickman (Jennifer), Joe Hickman (Heather), Stephen Rader (Claire), Heather Rhea and Candace Talley (Walter); and her great grandchildren, Zach Hickman, Luke Hickman, Hendrix Rader and Braylen Talley.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made in Joyce's memory to Catholic Charities or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 305 E St. South Charleston, WV 25303.
