Joyce B. Van Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce Benita Van affectionately known to all her family and friends as Nita, was born in Chester, PA on August 13, 1955 to the late Arthur Lee Van and the late Annie Mary Slater-Van. She departed this life, peacefully, at home, on November 7, 2020. Nita was one of twelve children. She was educated in the Chester Upland School District and spent her younger years building a bond with her siblings. She worked various jobs over the years. She was employed as a counselor at Sleighton Farms School in Glen Mills, PA and Divine Providence School for Girls. Nita was neat and well organized. She used these characteristics to develop and manage her own business as a nanny and housekeeper. She worked with many residential and commercial businesses in the local area providing awesome customer service. She was a lifelong member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. She rededicated her life to Christ in 2008 and she also served on the Usher Board. She loved listening to gospel music and reading her bible. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Juan Slater, John Jack Van, and Arthur Lee Van Jr. and her sisters, Veora Van, Vera Slater, and Peggy Sloan. Nita will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her. She is survived by her two sons, Derick Spence (Brooke) of Chester PA, and Michael Van (Angela) of Collingdale; one brother Ricky Van of Chester PA. Four sisters Rita Van, and Mildred “Penny” Washington (Gary) both of Chester, PA, RuthAnn Estep of Accokek, MD and Brenda Alcorn of Tacoma, Washington. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her companion, Charles Bret Bright of Chester, PA. and her lifelong childhood friend, Virginia Lee Holmes. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends, all whom she loved dearly.

Joyce B. Van

August 13, 1955 - November 7, 2020