of Mabelvale, AR
September 15, 1938 - February 20, 2015
On February 20, 2015 heaven was graced with the presence of a Mother to all. Joy Dean Haggard, 76 of East End, wife of Robert Charles Haggard Jr. of 39 years, led a life of love and selflessness, giving all she had and more to those in need. She was the kind of mother and friend that you could rely on and a mentor to model your life after.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Earnest and Mary Ina Harmon Ramey; three sisters, Florence Bellinger, Viona Beck, Carolyn HyGail; one brother, Milton Ramey and her cherished daughter, Dianne Barnes.
Survivors include her three sons, Nathan Ellis of East End, Clayton Ellis of Sheridan and Robert Haggard III of Searcy and a daughter, Connie Howard of Cabot; two sisters, Helen Golden of Mt. Ida and Belva Ivy of Indianapolis, Indiana; two brothers, Robert Ramey and Carlisle Ramey of El Dorado; eight beloved grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many loved nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Reception visitation will be at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800 in Little Rock on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Chicot Road Baptist Church, Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. with burial services following at Holloway Cemetery.
**DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, SERVICES ARE RESCHEDULED FOR 10:00 A.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS 6-8 P.M., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 AT THE FUNERAL HOME.**
So sorry for your loss. Joy was such a great lady to work with at the flea market!!
Mr Haggard, I'm so sorry to hear about Ms Joy. Praying for you in your time of sorrow. I'm glad she won't need INR checks in heaven.
Love,
Jen
Bob, I am sorry for your loss. Joy was such a nice lady. I remember after playing a game at Benny Craig Park how we would stop by and visit sometimes. I understand your loss and hope God can give you some comfort and peace in the coming days.
Doyce Corrigan
Bob, we are so sorry for your loss. Joy had a beautiful soul and she will be missed dearly, Praying for all of you during this difficult time. I can remember as a child mom would take me over to visit her she always had something on the stove cooking and it smelt so good. I always remember her beautiful smile also. She was a special lady.
It is so hard to give up our loved ones, but the bible says whosoever shall believeth in him shall not die but have everlasting life. May you all know the peace of our Lord during this difficult time. Look to him for your strength as you begin a different way of life without Joy Dean. She is in the company of our Jesus and there can be no better place to be until we all meet again. God Bless.
We will sure miss Joy, coming over to get her hair done every week. We loved her, but seeing her struggle with so many health problems, we are very sad, but rejoicing that she is finally free of them. She is looking at Jesus! and a great reunion with her loved ones. We pray that Bob and family will be alright and most of all think about seeing her again...so, be sure to be "ready" for we know not when our time comes, and the Lord is coming soon.
We will miss you Aunt Joy all the great memories of my childhood.and all our visits and going to flea markets.We love you!
so sorry to hear that Joy has passed on. She was a wonderful and kind person and know she's in a better place free from the pain and suffering.
Heaven gained a special angel. We will miss her.
Love
Ken and Donna Partridge and Max Koehler
Aunt Joy, my mema's baby sister, brought so much joy and love to all of us. She was a true friend, and wise comforting mother to all of us, as needed. Joy's legacy in many of us is the love of God she shared; in her presence you KNEW you were valuable and loved. My sympathy for her loved ones that still needed her, my greatest excitement for Aunt Koy because I know her homecoming will be worth it all.
Heaven truly did gain a Mother to all. I will always cherish the memories of countless weekends spent at your house spending the night during my childhood (even the times April and I were being mischievous)! You made the best chocolate gravy and you'll always be remembered and very near and dear to my heart. I never really got the chance to say thank you as an adult but thank you for everything Mrs. Joy!
You will truly be missed. I no i havent visited in awhile but i still loved you and you will always be a grandmother to me. Tell sweet Diane hi for me
A mighty fine angel on Earth and still a mighty angel in Heaven.
I'm so sad to hear that Mrs. Joy has passed on,but I know that she is in Heaven right now rejoicing with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and all of her loved ones who have passed on before. Bob, I know that your heart is hurting beyond belief, but I also know that you know where she is and that you will join her when you leave this mortal shell that we're all trapped in until the time comes for us to join them all in God's Glory. God bless you and keep you as you deal with this time of loss. I love you Uncle Bob, and I'll be seein ya soon.
May God be with Aunt Joy's family and friends. She was a special Lady and I have such beautiful memories of her.
Bob,
Wilma and I know, as you do, that Ms. Joy is with the Lord, and we pray that He comforts you during this difficult time for you, and your family.
God bless, and know that you have a friend.
Deputy Haggard and Family, May God Keep You And Your Family Safe For He Has All the Answers During This Trouble Time.May You Find Comfort In Your Many
Memories Of Ms JOY, AND All She Meant To You.
LOVE YOU PAL-PAW
THE FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WILL BE MISSED. LOVED HER VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE