of Conway, AR
February 14, 1937 - February 15, 2024
Joyce F. Magyar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered peacefully into the Lord's presence in the early morning hours of February 15th, just one day after celebrating her 87th birthday on St. Valentine's Day, following several years of multiple debilitating illnesses.
Joyce was known for her special gift of hospitality, her gentle spirit and her servant heart. For several years, she worked with blind children in Colombia, South America.
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Paul Wilson Rauls and Mae Alene Pope, the oldest of four children.
Joyce was married to John G. Magyar in St. Louis, Missouri on December 22, 1956. The couple was blessed with six children; Debbie (Ed), John Jr. (Melinda), Paul (Mary), Kimberly (Brian), Sharon (Terry) and Susan (Waylon); 16 grand children and 14 great-grand children.
After studies at St. Louis Baptist College, the University of Missouri-Columbia and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Joyce served with her husband as a Southern Baptist Missionary for 35 years in Colombia, South America.
Upon retirement, the Magyars settled in Conway, Arkansas in 2003.
Family and friends will gather Sunday, February 18th, 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Conway to celebrate Joyce's life.
Internment is in Crestlawn Memorial Park, Friday, February 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to purejoyinternational.org. This is a ministry specifically for international missionary women and was very close to Joyce's heart.
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10 Condolence(s)
Mary-Catherine Flanagin Glover
Monday, March 4, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss! What a special lady!
Pam White Dunavant
Monday, February 19, 2024
Kim & Debbie, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your precious Mom. Praying for the sweet peace and comfort only God can give for all of your family.
Alexandra Pulido-Valencia
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Joyce, una mujer sin igual. Con su dulce sonrisa y su noble corazón, será recordada por siempre. Gracias por tu amor a mi gente, gracias por tus enseñanzas y hospitalidad.
Es mi oración, que La Paz y el consuelo del Señor sean con cada uno en la familia. Se les quiere y admira. Cariños.
Paula Spells
Saturday, February 17, 2024
I am sorry about the loss of your Mother. My love and prayers are with you and your family. May you feel God's comfort and love knowing she is resting peacefully in the loving arms of our Savior.
God's blessings and love.
Brenda Mize
Friday, February 16, 2024
To the Magyar families we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom was a special lady . She will be missed. She left a beautiful legacy for all that knew her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Londono
Friday, February 16, 2024
Hoy le decía a mi esposo que siempre recordaré a Joyce cuando en Colombia nos trataba con tanta dulzura y amabilidad. Alguien muy especial reflejando el amor de Cristo.
Barney Burrow Family
Friday, February 16, 2024
Brian and Kim, so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for y'all during this time.
D. D. Matthews
Friday, February 16, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be saying prayers for you and your family.
Ron and Karla Smith
Friday, February 16, 2024
Ron and I loved Joyce, John and family and have remained friends for many years.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May each be blessed as we say , not goodbye, but till we meet again at Jesus’ feet.
Ron and Karla Smith
Roxanna Parker (Orr)
Friday, February 16, 2024
What a beautiful soul my Aunt Joyce was! I'll never forget her baking, her sweet spirit, and she always made me feel so welcome when I would spend the night with Kim. And her Easter baskets she would give you 6 kids! I'd ever seen anything like it, so it was fascinating to me as a young girl. My heart is hurting for yours. Please know that you are all in my prayers. I love you all so much. Alot of history...But it is so wonderful to have the assurance that she is now with her Lord, that same One that she gave her life to, and served so faithfully for so many years!