Joyce Lynn Smock

Oakton, VA – Joyce Lynn Smock, age 79, passed away on April 16th, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, William Smock, daughters, Kathryn Smock and Stephanie Farley (Bryan), one grandchild, Juniper Farley, and a sister, Carol Bishop (John). Joyce was born in Clifton, NJ, the daughter of Violet and Edward Potchoiba. Joyce graduated from Clifton High School, class of 1962 and earned her Bachelor of Education from Elizabethtown College, class of 1966. It was there she met Bill, who playfully referred to her as “New Jersey” when they first met.

Joyce began a long and rewarding teaching career in 1966 in Mahwah, NJ, and later taught in California, again in New Jersey, North Carolina, yet again in New Jersey, and finally Virginia, where she lived with her family for over 35 years. She taught at Great Falls Elementary School for the last 20 years and was beloved by students and parents alike.

Besides teaching, Joyce loved gardening, her 3 cats and 2 dogs, reading voraciously, doting on her two daughters, her son-in-law, and joyously fussing over her only grandchild, all while holding hands with Bill, her dedicated husband for over 57 years. She was a lover of snow days off from school, good seafood, holidays, and fireworks.

Joyce will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Please join Joyce’s family for her viewing, held May 3rd between 4-7pm with a service on May 4th at 10am, both at Money and King Funeral Home, Vienna, VA.