of Little Rock, AR
February 16, 1948 - January 9, 2021
Joy Lea McPherson, 72, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, January 09, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1948, in Little Rock to the late Hayward Denver and Lavodia Rochelle Jones.
Joy was a very active member in her community and played several roles. She was a teacher for 30 years for Pulaski County Special School District. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lavaca. Also, she served as a member for Arkansas Education Association, National Education Association and past member of Pulaski Association of Classroom Teachers (PACT) where she served in several capacities. Joy earned a citizenship award through the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR). She was also awarded "Teacher of the Year" at Jackson Elementary School and awarded "Who's Who of American Teachers."
Her personal enjoyments were fishing, camping, and gardening, which she loved to spend time doing.
She is survived by her stepson, Jerry McPherson; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas D. Jones; very special nieces and nephews, Carl Hayward Ray, Doris Jean Reynolds, Diana J. Weaver, Donna Webber and Dixie Jones; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Clifford McPherson; stepson, Steven J. McPherson; brother Robert D. Jones; sister, Jean Ray Sears; and nephew, Jimmy Ray.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 13, at 1:00 P.M. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. A visitation will be held one-hour prior to services. A graveside service will follow at Walters Chapel Cemetery in Carlisle.
Due to COVID restrictions, all attendees are required to provide and wear their own masks.
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7 Condolence(s)
Cecille Tibbett Hughes
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Saying good-bye to a life long friend is hard but seeing her struggle and suffer was harder. Of all the adventures we had here in Earth the Grandest adventure will be when we can reunite in Heaven. Joy has gone ahead so she can warn our friends that her partner in crime will someday join her there and start our adventures anew. Rest In Peace and Love my friend, until we meet again!
I know that you and MR have already started planning something special.
Toni Farris Reid
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Can not start to express the influence Joy had on my life. Such a wonderful loving lady. She will be missed.
she is in Heaven (camp Kitsall, but better). dancing laughing singing and visiting with a lot of her friends and family.
Love you Joy.
Kathy Mobbs
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of Aunt Joys passing. She was sweet lady and will be missed. Prayers for all her family and friends.
Kennon Wayne Daus
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
It is with deep regret that I am aware of the passing of this fine lady I had the privilege of knowing and befriending through our days at Bethel Methodist Church. Went to school at Sylvan Hills High with Joy and even though I was 4 years behind her in age, I knew her and the entire Jones family through my time at Bethel. She was a fun-loving person and always greeted you with an infectious smile. She was an inspiration to all of us youngsters growing up in the MYF group at the church and served the church with her continuing love for Christ. She will be missed, family, but what a great impression she made on us all! Farewell, Joy. See you in Heaven! Rest in Peace.
Carol (Bailey) Burtcheard
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family and friends. I always like Joy a lot she was a happy sweet person.
Trudy Heslep Collison
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Joy was a wonderful, beautiful person. Always had a uplifting smile for all. Time for rest. Go fly high, and Rest In Peace my friend. Prayers for the family.
Ruth Langley Casteel
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Joy. Condolences to the family & friends. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for Doris & her family during this time & in the days to come. Love to all. To know Joy was to Love her.