Joyce Elizabeth Edwards, 91, a beloved, wife, mother, memaw, and sister, was
born on May 21, 1934, in the heart of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the parents of
Tillman Reuben Collins, and Delia Elizabeth Collins. She went to be with our
Lord on September 1, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, leaving
behind an indelible mark on the hearts of her family and all who knew her.
Joyce was a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by her loving
spirit, nurturing nature, and sacrifices to put others before herself. She
cherished her roles as a devoted wife to her late husband, Clorus C. Edwards,
mother to Julie (Bill) Waltman, and raising her grandchildren: Cassie Davis,
Russ Davis, and great grandson, Christian (Emily) Davis. Her family was her
prized possession, and she poured her heart into each of them. In Joyce’s later
years, she especially adored time spent with her great great grandson,
Claiborne “Layne” Davis, who brought immeasurable happiness and
excitement into her life. Aside from her family, Joyce took great pride in her
work as office manager for oral surgeon Dr. Montgomery where she retired,
and later spent 17 years as a pre Kindergarten instructor at Hillcrest Christian
School, where she left a lasting impact on countless children and co workers.
Those fortunate enough to know Mrs. Joyce knew they could find her indulging
in life’s simple pleasures, like a good cold Diet Dr. Pepper, eating Mexican food,
all you can eat fish at Jerry’s fish house, cooking large meals for her family, or
in her quieter moments, a daily devotional phone call with her sister Betty.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Bill) Waltman, two grand children, Cassie
Davis and Russ Davis, one great grandson, Christian (Emily) Davis, great great
grandson Layne Davis, and two sisters, Betty (Billy) Bradshaw of Lake Jackson,
Texas, and Patricia (David) Warren of Mobile, Alabama.
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