Mrs. Joyce Ellen Douglas of Halifax, VA passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. She was born September 7, 1939 in Augusta County, VA and was 78 years of age. She was the daughter of the late George Woodrow McLain and the late Dorothy Woods McLain and was married to Melvin Randolph Douglas, who survives. She was member of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Mrs. Joyce Ellen Douglas is survived by: Her HusbandMelvin Douglas of Halifax One DaughterCathy Williams and husband Steve of Halifax, VA One SonJerome Douglas and wife Susie of Danville, VA Three GrandchildrenMiranda Thurman, Sharon Douglas and William Moore Three SistersNancy Furrow of Swoope, VARuth McLain of Swoope, VADorothy Mae Gladwell of Craigsville, VA Two BrothersCharlie McLain of Craigsville, VAPatrick McLain and wife Joanne of Craigsville, VA ***Preceded in Death*** One SisterBlanche McLain Memorial service will be held Friday, September 15, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home. For memorials please consider a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/24GKFFQL7QM7XN9N