Joyce Evelyn Pendergrass
Joyce Evelyn Pendergrass
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We are thankful for the mercy our Lord extended to her,
giving her 91 blessed years. She was blessed with a wonderful husband, Larry, who adored her, and 4 ornery children.
She was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom for all her kids…making healthy & fresh meals every day and homemade cookies by the dozens.
(She just recently discovered how all those cookies in the freezer disappeared so quickly. We sold them at school.)
Mom raised more "extra" kids than we can count and no one ever went hungry when she was around. She worked at PTA, did yard duty, directed fundraising events and school fairs. She never tired and always put others ahead of herself. And, yes, she had eyes in the back of her head. We all knew it!
As Director for Child Evangelism Fellowship, she and Dad loved on thousands of kids and showed them how much Jesus loved them.
ONE of Mom's famous sayings was, "Remember who's in charge." Thank you, Mom, for reminding us that, even today, God is in control.
We're so grateful you are with Jesus and slow dancing with Dad once again. Until we see you again…
Love you Mom!
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Julie Cooper
January 15, 2026
Joyce was a huge part of mine and my children´s lives.
She was their Sunday school teacher in Junior church. She helped build the foundation of their faith alongside me. We still sing her songs and quote her quotes often.
She taught me to minister to Missionaries through Alliance Women. I was her secretary for many years and we had so many fun meetings. Cindy Piper said it best, "we shared meals, prayed and worshiped together. We will never experience that again." We opened our homes and shared all we had.
Your mom taught me so much about being a wife, mother and grandmother. I cry so my head doesn´t swell, her advice not mine.
My heart is happy knowing she´s home again with Larry, Melba, Letha, Helen, and Lola. My kids both said they were happy she´s reunited with them again. We all rejoice knowing that we will be reunited with them someday again as well.
My grandson has been calling me Baba from me singing the famous "« I just want to be a Sheep "song
When my kids bicker, I still sing them "Your Chooser can´t choose for your chooser!"
I could go on and on. We will miss calling and always knowing she would pick up the phone. She leaves a hole nobody could fill!
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alva gunn
January 1, 2026
A Beautiful women inside and out !!!
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