of Magazine, AR
February 20, 1937 - April 7, 2023
Joycelyon E. Young, 86, of Magazine, Arkansas passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on February 20, 1937 in the Green Bench Community near Paris to her parents, Jesse Irwin and Ola Inettie (Beckett) Stropes.
Joycelyon worked for many years as a cook for Magazine Schools and was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Magazine and loved working in her flower beds and most of all spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, W.H. ''Balk'' Young; two sisters, Della ''Boots'' Wright and Rose Acklin; two brothers, Jr. Stropes and Robert Stropes and one great-grandson, Liam Young.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Young of Magazine; Garry Young and wife, Cindy of Booneville; Douglas Young of Magazine and Dean Young and wife, Kelly of Magazine; three sisters, Margaret Asbury of Magazine, Carolyn Kelley of Springdale and Eva Barnett of Magazine; one brother, Amos Stropes of Booneville; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Magazine, officiated by Rev. James Isaacs. Burial will follow in Shaw Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Josh Young, Lance Young, Lucas Young, Sonny Girrod, Morgan Young and Isaiah Young.
Honorary pallbearers will be Amanda McCubbins and Alexandra Canada.
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22 Condolence(s)
Tiffany Clark
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I love you, Aunt Joycelyon, and you taught me so much. You were a shining example of how to live a beautiful life. You'll always be the most important and most loving voice in my head.
Quindalyn Sue (Buffington) Bailey
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Sympathy for the entire family. Prayers go out for all of you. May your memories of your loved one bring you comfort, peace, and healing.
Boyd Hicks
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Our prayers and condolences to the Young family. She was a wonderful person who always had a kind word for everyone. She and my Mother were classmates and very good friends. She and Balk are now reunited in God's presence, they were both the salt of the earth.
Sue Schnarr
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Aunt Joycelyn, you will be missed here on this earth, but forever in our hearts. You loved with your whole soul and your kindness will be ever remembered.
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Catherine C Lees
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
So sorry to hear of our GG's passing. She was such a fun lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Especially her great grands Hay Hay & Juliona Young.
Ruthie & Bill Burkett
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
What an appropriate picture. It is just how I remember her from our days of living in Magazine. She was such a caring lady and loving wife & mom to the boys & Balk. We send our prayers to the family.
Taffy Plemmons
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss, sending prayers and comfort to all the family. Much love sent to you.
Don and Mary Murray
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
She always had a smile for everybody! She will be greatly missed.
Jamey and Dian Johnson
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Our deepest condolences. She was one of a kind. So sweet and always had a smile and a hug every time we met.
Earlene Hope
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
My dear sweet friend and sister in Christ. We worked together for many years as cooks for the school at Magazine. I loved her dearly and know I will see her again.
Willota Andrews
Monday, April 10, 2023
My prayers and thoughts are with all the family ðŸ™
Melanie corbitt
Monday, April 10, 2023
I love you Aunt Joycelon and you will be forever missed 💔
Joanie Phillips Johnson
Monday, April 10, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Joycelyon’s passing, she was such a sweet lady and so loved. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family, especially her sons and their families! With heartfelt sympathy!
Tamra and Robert Douglas
Monday, April 10, 2023
I love you so much you are so very kind to me and treated me like your own and I remember going to your house and staying with Josh and you would let us pick whatever we wanted to eat for dinner and you always made me chocolate chip pancakes cuz that's what I wanted I love you and you will be dearly missed I'm so thankful that I got to see you
Kathy Bogart
Monday, April 10, 2023
I’m so sorry for your lost. She was always so nice to me and our family. I know she will be dearly missed. Prayers for the family
Wanda Kay Bowerman
Monday, April 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Special prayers for Eva and family.
Kacy Jordan
Monday, April 10, 2023
Sorry for your loss and I am praying for the whole entire family
Chrystal and Brad McKinnie
Monday, April 10, 2023
Stephen Langford
Monday, April 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss
Emma
Monday, April 10, 2023
Sorry to see this! She was such a nice lady during the rare moments I got to talk to her. Love and prayers to all the family during this time of grief.
Your mail carrier,
Emma
Freda Lewis
Monday, April 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss prayers for your families.
Freda
Deborah and Bill Mikles
Sunday, April 9, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She always had the prettiest flowers in her yard, God Bless this Family....