Joyce Ray Davis Kimbrough
Baldwyn- Joyce Kimbrough was born September 11, 1932 to Melvin Ray Davis and LaVinnie Mae Smith Davis. She graduated from Wheeler High School in 1951. Working hard was a way of life and while picking cotton one year she met the love of her life, William Robert “Billy” Kimbrough. They were married December 27, 1952 and had 39 wonderful years together until his death, December 26, 1991.She loved her family and never failed to show them. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life. She enjoyed babysitting whenever she was needed. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she served as Church Clerk for many years. She enjoyed singing in the choir and worship with her big church family. “Mamaw”, “Mrs. Joyce”, “Mama Joyce” are some of the names she held. She was a “Second Mother” to so many. Her heart was big enough to love her family and everyone else’s too! She was most happy Serving others whether it be giving Godly advice, sewing and alterations for so many or feeding you Sunday lunch. Her giving spirit and genuine love for all is the reason that everyone she met loved her instantly.
Funeral Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday January 17, 2023 at Waters Funeral Home with Dr. C.W. Harrison and Bro. Bobby Cossey officiating. Burial will be in the Prentiss Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
She is survived by her children, William Andrew “Andy” Kimbrough, Robert Earl “Robby” Kimbrough and Twanda Joy Kimbrough Kizer (Billy). Grandchildren, Jason Kimbrough, Kendell Kimbrough Barbles, Kellie Kimbrough Davis (Daniel), Cory Kizer (JoAnna ), Connor Kizer (Mariah) and Kaitlin Kimbrough. Great Grandchildren, Meri-Campbell, McKee and Marleigh Cate Davis. Reed and Reese Barbles, Bentley, Braylan and Lincoln Kizer. Sister-in-laws, Charlotte and Doris Davis and a host of very special nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister Edith Cruse, brothers, J.P., Wallace, Billy and Gayle Davis. Sister-in-laws, Zelia, Martha and Yvonne Davis. Brother-in-law, Gene Cruse. In-laws, Joseph Wade Kimbrough and Lottie Inez Bryson Kimbrough. Brother-in-laws, J.C., James, Charlie and Bobby Kimbrough. Sister-in-laws Irene, Nita and Luneal Kimbrough.
Pallbearers will be Bud Davis, Jimmy Davis, Walt Cruse, Jacob Cunningham, Eddie Cagle,Jason Kimbrough, Daniel Davis, Billy Kizer, Cory Kizer, Connor Kizer, Larry Kimbrough, Ronny Kimbrough, Richie Kimbrough, Joey Kimbrough and Chris Kimbrough.
In Lou of flowers the family ask donations be made to the Bed ministry at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Visitation will be 5 – 8 p. m. Monday January 16, 2023 at Waters Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralservice.com
