Joyce Matthews Parsons, 88 passed away peacefully on February 14, 2022 at her home in Texarkana, Texas. Joyce was born August 23, 1933 to Frank Matthews and Effie Matthews. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.O. Parsons, daughter Lori Rosenzweig, three sisters, Marjorie Morris, Lois Ryan, and Joan Terry; six brothers, Bob Matthews, Jimmy Matthews, Gary Matthews, Charles Matthews, Ray Matthews, and Frank Matthews.
Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Hamby of Texarkana, Texas; son and daughter in-law, Brian and Kay Parsons of Mesquite, Texas, brother Danny Matthews of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, Caitlin Rosenzweig, Samuel Parsons, Emily Parsons, Carole Jane Johnson, Paige Morris, Jordan Morris, Bradley Hendrix, Courtenay Hendrix, Ryan Hendrix, Robert Hamby, and Lindsay Hamby; ten great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren, and a number of other nieces, nephews, and loved ones.
Joyce spent the majority of her life in the Texarkana area and retired from Day and Zimmerman after 39 years.
Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family. Joyce loved spending time in Arkansas camping and attending family reunions with the Parsons family. Joyce was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan and enjoyed attending football games. Joyce was an incredible cook and loved sharing food with family and friends.
Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022 at East Funeral Home, 602 Olive Street, Texarkana, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 19, 2022 at East Funeral Home, 602 Olive Street, Texarkana, Texas with Pastor Billy Pritchett officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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