Joy Dell Burton Akin Harris, 85, of Hamburg, went to be with her Lord Saturday, May 28, at her home. She was born October 19, 1936, in Monticello, to the late Stanley Burton and Dollie Fern Burton.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Edward Akin; her second husband, B.K. Harris; a sister, Margaret Jordan; three brothers, Stanley Burton, Jr. ''June-Bug'', William O. Burton, and James Burton; and a son-in-law, Jerry Vail. Mrs. Joy was a retired educator and a member of Southside Baptist Church where she served as pianist and organist. She loved singing, music, and playing Skip-bo with her grandkids and never missed a hair or nail appointment.
She is survived by three daughters, Darlene Skender (Paul) of Crossett, Wendy Dailey (John) of Hamburg, and Tana Vail of Hamburg; one brother, Roma Gene Burton of Monticello; six grandchildren, Brian Skender (Paulette) of Hamburg, Stephanie Hoops (Gator) of Hamburg, Kim Reep (Todd) of Hermitage, Tarrah Smithson (Richard) of Alpharetta, Ga., Tiffany Wilson of Cabot and Brittany Phillips (Dustin) of Monticello; and fifteen great-grandchildren, Cole Skender, Wyatt, Dalton and Garrett Hoops, Jaylon, Logan and Kenslie Johnson, Steele Smithson, John Parker and Cooper Wilson, Anna Claire, Ava and Addison Weeks and Kohl and Aiden Phillips. The family is forever grateful for the special people that made it possible for her to spend the last few years at home; Martha Horn, Patricia Jones, Alma Tolefree, Hazel Richardson, Lorraine Haynes, Faye Carruth, and Tammy Cypert.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Brother David Newberry officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brian Skender, Cole Skender, Wyatt Hoops, Dalton Hoops, Garett Hoops, Jaylon Johnson, Logan Johnson, and Steele Smithson; Honorary Pallbearers are John Parker and Cooper Wilson.
You can sign Mrs. Joy's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
