Annie "Anne" Ruth Joyal

Annie "Anne" Ruth Joyal (Mims) at the age of 92 died at Inova Fairfax Hospital on Augst 24, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Anne grew up in a small town in Alabama (Headland) before attending Alabama College for Women from 1946 to 1948 where she eventually met her husband Roland when the college opened up to GI's returning from World War II. They eloped in 1948 and were married just under 60 years until the passing of her husband in 2008. Anne worked at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a Librarian on several stints in the late 1950's and the 1980's. She also returned to work in the late 90's, again with the CIA as a Security Escort. Anne was a devoted churchgoer for many years and a member of Wesley United Methodist. She lived in Vienna, Va, Fairfax, Va as well as overseas in Cyprus, Okinawa and Australia. Survivors include her children; Roland, Jr., Barbara & Roger and four grand cats. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

The family will receive friends at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va on Sunday, August 30th at 1:00 PM. with a short service to follow at 2:00 PM. The burial will be held at 3:00 PM for the family and close friends at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Va.