of Blytheville, AR
August 11, 1943 - January 21, 2024
Joyce Austin, 80, of Blytheville went to her Heavenly Home Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born August 11, 1943 in Crawfordsville, AR to the late Noal and Effie Floyd. Joyce was a retired US Postal Service employee, a member of Gosnell Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and served where she was needed. She volunteered with the American Red Cross. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Darla Atchley and Carla Doherty; step-sons, Kendall Austin and Brad Dickerson; step-daughter, Donnell Dickerson; 5 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy Floyd and Kenneth Floyd; sister, Delois Tittle. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ruble Austin; her parents and brother, Jerry Floyd.
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11 Condolence(s)
Teresa Whitmire
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Sincere condolences to the entire family. Joyce is a lovely lady and will be remembered by so many.
Annette Charles
Saturday, January 27, 2024
So sad to hear the news of Joyce’s passing. Joyce was a beautiful Christian lady. I was blessed to go to Gosnell Baptist Church with Joyce.
She served the Lord with gladness.
Always kind, always smiling. I’m happy that she is not sick anymore.
Rest in Peace Joyce Austin. You will be missed. + for her family and her many friends. I’m proud to call her my friend too.
Kendall Austin Stulce
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I can’t have had a better stepmother, but I never called her that. I called her Mother because she married my dad when I was 11-years-old, and, from that point on, she treated me as if I were her own child. I loved that she always honored the memory of my first mother, Betty Montgomery Austin, whom she had known for years.
I have so many cherished memories of her and loved her as much as I loved my parents. I will be publishing a tribute podcast episode soon at FamilyTwistPodcast dot com.
My thoughts are with Darla, Carla, Brad, Donnell, Aunt Delois, Uncle Jimmy, and Uncle Wayne. I love you all. I might not be able to celebrate her life with you on January 27, but I will connect with you to reminisce about Mother.
Jimmy and Carol Floyd
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We love you and Jesus loves you too.
Love,
Jimmy and Carol
Melody Cooper
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Tracie Dillinger
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
What a sweet soul. Ms Joyce will be greatly missed by family and friends. Sending prayers.
Brad Dickerson
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Joyce helped fill a void in our family. She will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
Sarah Akins, Dickerson
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
I could not of had a better example of how to be growing up. She was soooo sweet and giving. Yes she is my step grandma, but our family didn't ever refer to her as that. It was just Grandma Joyce. I miss her already. I missed her a long time ago.
Kenneth and Beatrice Floyd
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Lord has taken my sister home to Him. She is truly blessed.
Liz Pendergrast
Monday, January 22, 2024
Delois, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for you during this time.
Linda Dickerson
Monday, January 22, 2024
Joyce was the perfect Christian example to all who knew her. She was the most giving person I know.