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Joy Cliburn Obituary
Clinton
Joy Harlan Cliburn was born January 31, 1937 in Martinsville, MS, to the late Benjamin Louis (B.L.) and Mildred Wilson Harlan. She is survived by her husband, Bennett L. (Roy) Cliburn, son Perry Harlan Cliburn (Nancy) of Long Grove, Illinois; daughter Melodi Cliburn Dingus (Brad) of Mansfield, Texas; Daughter-in-Law Vicki Cliburn Hull (Cary) of Buford, Georgia; Brother John E. Harlan (Sallie) of Portland, Tennessee; her grandchildren Craig Cliburn, Rachel Cliburn, Caroline Cliburn, all of Long Grove, IL. Chandler Cliburn, Elissa Dingus, Annalise Dingus, and Lathan Dingus all of Mansfield, Texas; Joshua Cliburn, Joel Cliburn, Jeremiah Cliburn, and Abigail Hull all of Buford Georgia. She was predeceased by her son, Kirk Bennett Cliburn.
Mrs. Cliburn was an active and gifted musician from her youth, and was both a talented pianist and vocalist. She served as minister of music at several churches including First Baptist Church of Meadville, MS. and First Baptist Church of Westwego, Louisiana. She started and organized senior choirs at both Ridgecrest Baptist Church (Jackson, MS), and First Baptist Church Clinton (The Joy Makers!)
Mrs. Cliburn was a devoted wife (55 years) to her one and only childhood sweetheart, Roy. She was the ever present Mom who relentlessly doted on her children and grandchildren. Her kind, giving heart and hospitality was evident to everyone that knew her. From her grandchildren, to her Aunts, Bernita Harlan, and LeDelle Harlan Ray, to anyone she knew in need, she was always quick to open her home to lend a helping hand, a friendly smile, and encouraging words from the LORD.
Her Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Clinton, from 6 to 8 PM Thursday July 21st, and Friday July 22nd, from 9 AM until the 10:00 AM service. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill Baptist Church (Mrs. Cliburn's 'home' church) Cemetery, Hazlehurst, MS. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to the Baptist Children's Village at P.O. Box 27, Clinton MS 39060-0027 or via online at www.baptistchildrensvillage.com.
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William Branch
July 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bill & Leslie Branch
Kathy Rankin
July 25, 2011
Chandler,we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David Nieminen
July 21, 2011
I am troubled and saddened to hear this news. I send my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies to the whole family.
Donna Lum Dennery
July 21, 2011
Mr. Cliburn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. You will remain in my prayers.
Joyce & Jerry Spires
July 21, 2011
Roy & family, We are saddened to hear of Joy's death. She was a wonderful and kind Christian woman. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We will be praying for you all.
Melanie Thompson Hodge
July 21, 2011
To Roy,Perry,Melanie and families- I was so sad to hear about Mrs. Joy. I have such good memories of her from RBC and as a dear friend to my parents through the years. She was such a classy and precious lady who loved the Lord and her family foremost. She lived a wonderful life and leaves a great legacy. Our prayers are with you all during this time.
Norma Jean Russell
July 21, 2011
I send my deepest sympathy. My prayers go out to you and all the family. She was such a joy to know, and we attended Hazlehurst High School together,and her parents were Anding's and my neighbor at Martinsville.
Sincerely, Norma Jean Gardner Russell
Ruby McGee
July 21, 2011
To Roy and Family, Pat and I were so saddened to learn about Joy. We have such fond memories of your family when you lived in Meridian. Please know we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Love, Ruby McGee and Family
July 21, 2011
Roy, I am William Cliburn, first cousin of Walter, nephew of Bennett. My wife met you and Joy in North Carolina last year. I remember you well, and give you my sympathy and best wishes. Walter was a great comfort to me whe my mother died in the tornado in 1996.
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