ABOUT CHRISTA

Christa Joy Joyce was born on April 4, 1986 to Bruce and Carolyn Joyce and was the youngest of 4 children. She was a 2004 Habersham Central High School graduate and resident of Clarkesville, Georgia. She was active in school where she was a Raider Cheerleader and participated in various clubs. Christa served proudly in the United States Air Force for 3 years and was part of Security Forces where she was deployed to the Middle East during Operation Enduring Freedom. Christa began nursing school shortly after her Air Force career and attended Keiser University in Jacksonville, Florida. She only had only 8 months of college left to complete her RN degree at the time of her death. She had plans to finish up nursing school in the Fall of 2014 to fulfill her desire to help others by caring for them in a joyous and loving way that only Christa could do.

Christa was full of life, a joy to be around and could light up a room with just her presence. Christa had been on several mission trips and her desire was to one day return to Peru as an RN and help those in need. On May 13, 2014 at the age of 28, Christa was in a tragic one-car automobile accident and passed away on May 22, 2014 at 5:06 pm from the head injuries she sustained from the accident. This foundation was formed by her family and friends to honor her life and to help others who wish to become a nurse. The foundation intends to expand its charity work in the near future.

Even though her life was cut short and she was unable to fulfill her lifelong dream, Christa would have been honored to know that she, in some small way will help others fulfill their dream of becoming a nurse. This nursing scholarship will serve as a tribute to Christa’s life of courage, love and service to others.