Joyce Ann Hoffman

August 6, 1946 - May 19, 2019

Joyce Ann Fout Hoffman, age 72, of Elkins, WV passed away Sunday, May 19 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Death was unexpected. Joyce is survived by husband James Hoffman; son David Hoffman and grandchildren Tyler, Shelby and Christina and her family; daughter Amy Hoffman Mattingly, her husband Steve and grandchildren Katy “Kass” and Sarah “Max”; and brothers Richard Fout and Hubert “Jim” Fout and wife Connie and family. Joyce was born on August 6, 1946 in Charleston, WV, the only daughter of the late Hubert “Jim” Fout and Helen Gross Fout. She married Jim Hoffman in July 1963 and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage. She graduated from Dupont High School and received degrees in education from Morris Harvey College and Western Kentucky University. She taught elementary school for many years in Kanawha and Pendleton Counties. She was active in WVEA, including holding state office. She especially loved teaching first graders to read and coming up with Ms. Fizzle-inspired science projects for her fourth graders. After retiring, her garden was a year-round passion, even in winter when she spent hours searching magazines and Pinterest for inspiration for the coming year. She also enjoyed painting, taking art classes as well as working at home on her craft. Memorial services have not been set. Donations in her memory should be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Joyce Ann Fout Hoffman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.