Joyce Ruth Magee

April 18, 1939-May 11, 2025

Joyce Ruth Magee, 86 of Sandy Hook, MS passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born Tuesday, April 18, 1939 to the late William "Bob" Robert Harrell and Susie Louise Baughman Harrell. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Douglas Lavelle Magee; daughter Dana Wanette Magee; brother Carl Harrell; sisters Margie Pope, Dorothy Harrell, and Bobbie Jean Harrell.

Visitation will be held  at Carson Springs Baptist Church, 10 Thad Road, Sandy Hook, MS on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 9:30 AM until service time at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Carson Springs Cemetery. Bro. Archie Herrin and Bro. Bo Walker will officiate. Hartman Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Joyce was a longtime member of Carson Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed studying her Bible, spending time with family and the ladies in her community. Sewing was a preferred hobby of her and she loved making skirts, dresses and outfits along with altering jackets and other clothing for those she loved. A perfectionist at her hobby no article of clothing was finished until it looked correct in her eyes; just another way she showed her love towards her family and friends.

Survivors include her son, John  Magee;  daughters, Monica Duncan (Mike) and Lisa Acree;  grandchildren, Heather Jetton (Brad), Josh Broom (Skylar), Amanda Johnsey (Ben), Frank "Quint" Acree, V, William Duncan, Jr (Jennifer), and Sarah Temples (Brian);  great grandchildren, Cooper Johnsey, Swayze Johnsey, Marleigh Johnsey, Winston Broom, Taylor Ann Jetton, Hunter Kate Jetton, Tyler Duncan, Bell Duncan, Tate Temples, Nathan Duncan, and LenLee Temples; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Herring, Stanley Herring III, Josh Broom, Ben Johnsey, Frank Acree V, and Brad Jetton.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cooper Johnsey, Winston Broom, Swayze Johnsey, Tyler Duncan, Tate Temples, and Nathan Duncan.