of Conway, AR
August 29, 1939 - March 16, 2017
Joy Lucretia Gibbs joined her husband in heaven on their 55th Wedding Anniversary, Thursday, March 16, 2017. They celebrate together with Jesus her homecoming. She was born August 29, 1939 in Lonoke to the late Andrew Ellis and Vera Holt. Joy was Lonoke High Female Athlete of The Year in 1957 and 1958; holding the record for most points scored in a Basketball game (52 Points). She worked at Bank of America for 26 years retiring in 2013. Joy was a lifelong and active member of Second Baptist Church in Conway.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James Kenneth Gibbs II (Ann Marie) of Little Rock; daughters: Dana Gibbs Daniel (Scott) of Little Rock, Andrea Joy Gibbs Williamson (Greg) of Edmond, OK and Heidi Gibbs Lyon (Brad) of Fayetteville, AR; eleven grandchildren: Suzanna, Stevie and Liza Joy Gibbs, Julienne, Finley, Charles Walker and Dutch Daniel, Sydney, Eli and Malachi Williamson and Loxley Lyon; siblings: Thomas Holt of Pinebluff, Carolyn Kennedy (Jimmy) of Sherwood, Bill Holt (Anita Kay) of Smyrna, TN, and Ronnie Holt of Lonoke; and a host of extended family and friends.
Joy is preceded in death by her husband J.K. Gibbs, and her parents.
In Lieu of flowers Donations can be made in Joy's name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at Arkansas MDA 204 Executive Court #208, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.
The Memorial Service will be held April 1st at 10:00AM at Second Baptist Church in Conway and will be followed by a fellowship lunch.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE VIDEO! I am so sorry we had committed to keep our grandchildren and couldn't share this time with you. The video touched my heart and showed so much true love, happiness and family commitment! I would love to visit and catch up with each of you! Lulu
To all of Joy's family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Joy was a precious lady and I enjoyed having her in my class so very much, She will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in deepest sympathy. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Love,
Pam
So sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a nice lady. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers to all my cousins for the loss of a very sweet Aunt whom I remember coming to all the at home softball games at UCA to watch my daughter play softball. She would have an ice chest full of goodies and drinks, she loved watching sports. I always remembered her Cherry Delight she would make for the holidays. I Loved her and Love all of yall at the time of loss and yall are in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayer to Kenny and all of his family. Remember memories of a wonderful, and amazing lady.
I am so sorry for your loss, your Mom was such a sweet person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers to your family. You will find time to heal, but it's a blessing that together they celebrated their special day. God Bless all of you.
So sorry to hear about Joy. She was such a sweet person and I enjoyed all the years that I worked with her. We had some really good times.
Kenny, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts an prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Joy was such a sweet lady!
Tina Mankey
Kenneth & Othelia Anthony
Sarah and I regret the passing of your mother. I remember the sporting events where she encouraged Andrea and Stephanie to do their best and accept the results. I also remember her happy smile that made the trip into the bank a very pleasant experience.
May God comfort you as you go through this valley of the shadow of death.
What a precious lady! We are thinking of all of you.
Terri Boyd Shotts
Cel Boyd
Prayers for you all during this emotional time. God bless.
So very sorry for your loss! I have many great memories of both of your parents...lots of fun times at their home growing up! Praying for your family during this time!
Much love!
Ken
We were sorry to hear about your Mom. We will always remember the good times we had at the Exxon Dinners.
We will be remembering you and your family in our prayers.
Cynthia and Robert
Lulu and I are saddened to hear about Joy's death. For myself personally, I have many fond memories of Uncle Ellis and Aunt Vera and the entire Holt family. These are some of my earliest memories. I think the greatest testament to Joy and J.K. are the children that they raised. I am sure that both are looking down today with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Well done, good and faithful servant.
John and Lulu Thompson
You have my sincere sympathy. May your memories of your loved one and the hopes of seeing our dead loved ones come back to life comfort you during these difficult times (john 5:28,29).
Kenny, Dana, Andrea, & Heidi:
We are saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Joy was a very sweet lady and my mom Joanne always enjoyed working with her at the bank. God Bless your family as you mourn her passing, but glad she and JK are together again. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Romans 8:28
Bob Barham
Joanne Barham Evatt
Nancy Barham-Corpus Christi, TX
Heidi & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing but rejoice in knowing that she is celebrating with your Dad in Heaven. May the Lord bring you all peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love and prayers for you all.
It is with heartfelt sympathy to each of the family that I write in honor of Joy Gibbs, a wonderful neighbor and an amazing woman in so many ways. Janis Banister
So sorry to hear of your loss of your sweet Mother !
Your Mom & Dad were the sweetest and most kind couple at
Second Baptist ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you !
Karen & Mike Davis
Kenny & Heidi, & family, I am so very sorry to hear this. I so enjoyed your mom. She was so very sweet and joyful. I pray God's mercy and grace on your family as you go this time of sorrow.
"At this time our family commences a prayer for Mrs. Gibbs, peace and fulfillment in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, for all eternity. We pray also for the many family members that loved her and gave her great abundance while on this earth. Lord, may You give all family members and friends the joy of understanding and realization that we all have the opportunity of fulfilling God's total perfection through the grace and mercy of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen".
Dear Family, so very sorry to hear about our sweet friend. She was named well, as it was always a joy to be around her. Loved playing softball with her, even though we were on opposite teams. She was a wonderful Christian, a fabulous sport and an outstanding pitcher. She also had some of the most awesome and talented children and grandchildren. Stanley always enjoyed visiting with JK and sharing fun memories of "back in the day". We had some fun times together. So precious that they are together on their anniversary. Joy was a real treasure and she will be missed. Love and prayers for all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. She was always such a nice and kind lady whenever I was around her.
So sorry for your loss. Joy was one of my favorite co-workers. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the coming days.