Joyce Madison Jones

A Celebration of Life for Joyce Jones will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Franklin, LA.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. until the commencement of the celebration at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Franklin, LA.

There will also be a zoom service. Meeting ID: 5832781543 Passcode: 535474.

Joyce Ann Madison Jones was born on January 10, 1954, and was one of nineteen children born to Arthur Madison, Sr., and Ora Mae Peirce Madison. Joyce fell asleep in death peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving husband and friends on July 13, 2024.

On January 30, 1976, Joyce married her best friend and love of her life, Michael (Mike) Jones. Shortly thereafter, they were baptized together as Jehovah's Witnesses, and as a united bond, they remained faithful on this faithful course enjoying much of their time ministering to others about the "Good News of God's Kingdom." Joyce remained on this faithful course until her death, and she helped to instill a deep love of God in the lives of many. She gifted Mike with many wonderful memories of their beautiful life together traveling and extending hospitality in their home serving Joyce's wonderful meals. Joyce made a name with Jehovah, and many who visited Joyce during her sickness expressed that they left encouraged. Joyce will be remembered for her zeal and dedication in service to Jehovah God. Joyce also will be remembered for her years of service in the St. Mary Parish School System as a Paraprofessional.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Michael "Mike" Jones of Baldwin, LA; son: Andre Colbert (Rene) of Gonzales, LA; sisters: Fabiola M. Henry, Debra Theresa M. McClarity and Valencia Denise M. Mitchell, all of Franklin, LA, Cathy Marie Madison of New Orleans, LA, Patricia Ann M. Jones, Ora Mae Madison and Barbara Ann Madison, all of Houston, TX, and one brother, Kenneth Paul Madison of Houston, TX. Joyce is also survived by her aunt, Laura Bell Madison of Franklin, LA; grandchildren: Hillary, Nadiya and Chloe of Gonzales, LA, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, as well as her worldwide spiritual family. Joyce will be missed until all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out. – John 5:28

Nine days after Joyce fell asleep in death, her brother Calvin "Hector" Madison of Franklin fell asleep in death.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents: Arthur Madison, Sr. and Ora Mae Pierce Madison; brothers: Chares Manely Madison, Charles Ray Madison, Leroy Madison, Morris Madison, Arthur Madison, Jr. and Derell Madison, Sr.; sisters: Audrey Jean Madison, Dolores "Dee" M. and Charlene Faye M. Bell.

The Jones family would like to extend a special thanks and appreciation for the love and care provided by Joyce's nurse, Tilly with Amedysis Hospice. We would also like to extend thanks to family, friends, & MK Dixon Funeral Home for your many acts of kindness, thoughts, & prayers shown to us at this difficult time.

MK Dixon Funeral Home, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514.