Joyce Hamilton Lawford, 88, of Boydton, passed away on March 17, 2017. Joyce was the widow of John P. Lawford and also preceded in death by a son, Michael Lawford. She is survived by her children, Dewayne Lawford and wife Sue, Craig Lawford and wife Irene, Lea Kapsch and husband Mike, Michele Lawford, and Cindy Lawford, 10 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mecklenburg County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 311, Chase City, VA 23924,  www.mecklenburgcancer.org, or Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592. Wood Funeral Service is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralservice.com