Joyce T. Sroufe

Mrs. Joyce T Sroufe, born on March 9, 1937, to the late J. Harold and T. Variah Cobbs Thomas, transitioned peacefully from this life on October 19, 2022, at the age of 85. As a formal English teacher with Columbus City Schools, she taught countless students during her long career. Teaching was her life’s mission. She was a passionate reader with a particular fondness for classical literature. She also loved to travel, cook and sew.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald G. Sroufe; and sibling, James Harrison Thomas. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Pegi) Thomas; brother and sister-in-law, Gordon (Frances) Sroufe; and nephews, Randall Thomas, Theodore Thomas, and Shayne Thomas.

Graveside Service 12:00 noon Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Ohio. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to The SROFE Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com