She was the widow of Joe F. Davis, a housewife and member of First Baptist Church in Monticello. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Vern Johnson; a brother, Doyle Retherford; and a grandson, Justin Davis.
Survivors include sons, Chris Davis and wife Stacey of Monticello and Kim Davis and wife Teresa of McGehee; sister, Johnnie Skipper of Nashville, TN; brother, W.T. Retherford of Caryville, FL; grandchildren, Shae Kulbeth and husband Joseph, Brett Davis, Lauren French and husband, Daniel and Garrett Davis; and great-grandchildren, Adyson and Hatley Kulbeth and Willow French.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Monticello with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, 413 North Main, Monticello, AR 71657. Arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 13, 2015 Sorry to hear about Mrs. Joy we enjoyed taking care of her when she was at the Guesthouse. Our prayers are with her family.Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Wrobel
Mc, TX Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Such a sweet lady!!!!!!! Sorry to hear of her passing. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. She has two great sons, and we pray for them and their familiesElaine Keys
Conway, AR Monday, September 7, 2015 Thinking of you at this time I remember all the times at the ballgames with her. Such a great person!Ray and Pam Stephenson
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 6, 2015 Chris, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family at this time.Ray and Pam Stephenson
Terri spitler
Dothan, AL Sunday, September 6, 2015 To all the Family, our love and prayers are with you.Vicki and David Glover
McGehee, AR Saturday, September 5, 2015 You made such an impact on our lives. You were always friendly, always smiling, and as kind and loving as anyone we ever knew. We are so grateful to have been close neighbors with you. You were a sweet blessing to us. Enjoy your reward, Mrs. Joy. You were loved.Debbie Gilbert
McGehee, AR Saturday, September 5, 2015 Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God comfort you.Gaylen, Debbie & Cassie Gilbert
Joyce and Jerry Smith
minticello, AR Saturday, September 5, 2015 So sorry for your loss.May the Lord wrap you in his loving arms.Billy George & Jean West
Monticello, AR Friday, September 4, 2015 Chris and Family: Jean and I would like to express to you our sincere prayers and sympathies to you and all of the family during this time of sadness and sorrow. May the Grace of God be with you now and in those days and weeks in the immediate future. God Bless Each One of You is our sincere PrayerPAT SAVAGE MONTGOMERY
Monticello, AR Friday, September 4, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.