Joy McCay

Joy Marie McCay, 82 of Shannon, AL,  A cherished wife, mother, grandmother & friend, known for her kind and loving personality left us to be with our Lord and Savior on March 26th, 2025. She lived a life full of love & service towards others. Joy was born on November 8th 1943 in Pisgah, AL, where she graduated from Pisgah High school. She was a longtime loyal employee of Stevens Graphics of Birmingham, AL.

Joy is preceded in death by her loving spouse Dean McCay; Parents Howard and Dorothy Currie; Siblings Shirley and Clinton Currie. She is survived by her three children Jackie McCay, Dwayne McCay, & Sherrie McCay; Granddaughters Amber Decker (Joey), Ashley Bertram (Steven); Great Grandsons Brantley Fisher, Will Decker, Noah Bertram, & Shepherd Bertram; Siblings Ralph Currie & Mary Ann Long, and an abundance of family and friends, whose lives were greatly enriched by her presence.

Her Departure leaves an unfillable void in their lives yet also leaving comfort from the memories and love they shared. Joy had a love to travel . She enjoyed many road trips over the years with family and close friends. She was known as "Maw Maw" not just to her grandchildren but to anyone that needed love. She was such a  light in many lives and will forever reside in our hearts. 

The family will receive friends at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral service following at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Pisgah, Alabama.