Joyce Janelle Ivy Obituary

We bid farewell to Joyce Janelle Ivy of Meridian, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 3, 2025 at the age of 85. Joyce Janelle touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnnie Jefferson and Emma Elizabeth Foreman (Caldwell); her husband Rufus Franklin Ivy, Jr.; her sons, Randall Ivy and William Randy Ivy; her brothers, Johnnie Demetric Foreman and Alton Dewayne Foreman; her children, Ricky Ivy (Gina), Robin J. Woodall (Joey Sr) and Rhonda Smith; her grandchildren, Amanda Mercer, Tanya Brantley, Crystal Scott, Lauren McDonald, Erica Newburn, Joseph E. Woodall Jr., James T. Woodall, Kevin Wright (Lindsey), Mary Janelle Smith and Farron Sherman (Will); her great grandchildren, Alex Tillery, Gavin Alexander, Peyton Scott, Zack Brantley, Brody McDonald, Blayklee McDonald, John Tyler Mercer, Chris Martin, James M. Woodall, Kolton M. Woodall, Aiden C. Woodall, Katey Grisham, Joseph S. Woodall, Corey Woodall, Mya Craven, McKenzie Buntyn, Megan Wright, Chloe Wright, Dillion Wright, Dallas Strickland (Tyler), Dakota Sherman, Holden Sherman, Emily Alexander (Caleb) and Haygen Hardy; her great great grandchildren, Reed Mathe Alexander, Jon Everette Newburn, Cooper, Mason Buntyn, Ivy Kate Alexander, Ledger McCoy and Haven Grace Wright; and her great grandchildren, Pomeranians, Stella and Bella.

She is survived by: her family, Bro. Ben and Bro. Paul.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes North (7774 MS-39, Meridian, MS 39305). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at the Union Baptist Church Cemetery (2414 Kittrell Swamp Rd, Bailey, MS 39320).