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Submitted: 9/2/22 • Approved: 9/3/22 • Last Updated: 9/6/22 • R1446218-G1446215-S3
Terry G. Richards
March 17, 1939 - August 30, 1999
Joy Laverne Vice Nolen Richards
March 3, 1941 - November 11, 2019
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Joy LaVerne (Nolen) Richards, 78, entered with joy into the eternal presence of her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 11, 2019. Joy was born in Alexander, Arkansas, on March 3, 1941, to George C. Vice, Sr., and Jessie E. Vice. She is predeceased by Mr. Loy D. Nolen of Benton, Arkansas, and Mr. Terry G. Richards of Benton, Arkansas. She is also predeceased by her siblings Mrs. Ruth Thompson, Mr. Don Vice, and Mr. George Vice, Jr.
She is survived in death by her sister, Georgia Dixon of Benton, Arkansas, and her brother, Carroll Vice of Cabot, Arkansas. She is also survived by her four children and their spouses Russell Nolen of Montana, Karen and Charlie Pearce of Washington, Susan and Ron Ballou of Texas, and Dr. Kimberly and Daniel Sweet of Texas. Joy's five grandchildren and great-grandchild- Camren Allred, Lauren Vallas, Sara Pearce, Austin Sweet, Michael Sweet and Jonah Robinson- will miss their beloved and devoted Grammie.
Joy retired as a sales representative from Alcoa Aluminum after 24 years of service in 1998. She then served her family through caring for her grandchildren until her death.
Joy was a faithful servant member of Matthew Road Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, Texas, where she served in the women's ministry, mentoring, teaching and leading women's Bible studies and Sunday School. She also enjoyed serving in the children's ministry.
Joy was an avid reader and loved to quilt and sew, garden, and vacation at the beach. One of her greatest joys was traveling to visit her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed road trips and game nights with friends and fellow church members. Most of all she loved studying the Bible and praying for her church, family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas, on November 22, 2019, at 1:00 pm, with a viewing preceding the service at 12:00 pm. An interment immediately following the memorial service will be at New Rosemont Memorial Park, Benton, Arkansas.
Contributed on 9/2/22 by ashaw444
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