Joyce Pharris Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Joyce was the daughter of Derbert Lee Martin and Rebva Neil Kirby Martin. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Joyce was the wife of the late James Eldon Pharris. She loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother to her many grandchildren. She enjoyed doing numerous crafts especially paint by number kits.
She was preceded in death by her: parents, husband: James Eldon Pharris; son: James Pharris Jr., Michael Eldon Pharris; sisters: Christina, Nora, Patricia, Marya, Iline, Phyllis; grandson: Billy Dale Pharris, Jr., and Jeffery Wayne Adcox, Jr.
Joyce is survived by her sons: Billy Pharris of Centerville, TN, Landon (Lilly) Pharris of Nashville, TN; daughters: Karen Adcox of Bowling Green, KY, Sue (Chuck) Thackston of Cookeville, TN, Dora (Ronnie) Simpson of Cookeville, TN; sisters: Charline Sellers of Jackson, TN, Lisa Collins of AL, Beverly Madewell of Westmoreland, TN; grandchildren: Nicole Diel of KY, Alex Thackston of TN, Tyler (Cindy) Simpson of TN, Chelsey Pharris of TN, Tanner (Abby) Pharris of TN, Landon Pharris Jr. of TN, Brandon (Mandy) Pharris of TN, Kansas Pharris of TN and 12 great-grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held on Saturday September 13, 2025, 5 pm till 8 pm and again on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 9 am till 1pm in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Pharris officiating. Burial will follow in John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joyce, please visit our Tree Store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398, Gainesboro, TN 38562-0398
Make a Donation
in Joyce Pharris's name
People and places connected with Joyce
How to support Joyce's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Joyce Pharris's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
