Joy Michelle Ponder Bates

I did not know Sister Joy Bates personally, what I know is she had a wonderful spirit that touched many, Including myself... May God receive her by the gate of honor.. Sister Michelle Muhammad

I met her In December 2023 she was my landlord so compassionate we liked each other immediately will truly be missed God got u

I entertained with her at my home . Thelma Berry

Joy, myself and six other ladies had a luncheon club. She was always the fun at the event. We loved her.Margie Davis

Sending love to Joy´s family. I worked with Joy at the courthouse and saw firsthand how much she cared for the foster children, her volunteers and her coworkers. I also saw the dedication both Joy and Ann put into their nonprofit providing services for their community.