Joy is survived by her husband of 68 years, John D. Smith "Jake"; daughters, Rhonda Bailey (Terry), Debbie Bethune (Alan), and Melissa Burks (Allen); grandchildren, Hunter Ryan (Stefanie), Beth Duke (Chase), Jonathan Bethune (Ashley), Joseph Bethune (Sloane), Logan Silvia and Nicole Vines (Evan); 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; brother, Clayburn Harris (Ruby); sisters in law, Gayle Smith and Janet Smith.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds beginning at 12:00PM with burial to follow at Kendrick Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Riverside Baptist Church, PO Box 10, Riverside, AL 35135, Pastor Ken Maddox.