Joyce Johnson

Joyce Johnson, age 87, of Virgie, Ky. passed away on April 27, 2023, at the Cedar Creek Assistant Living in Pikeville, Ky. Joyce was born in Pike County, Ky. on January 22, 1936, to her parents the late Hassel Mullins and Lizzie Belcher Mullins. Joyce was the wife of the late Mickey Johnson. Joyce was a homemaker, member of the Liberty United Baptist Church at Robinson Creek. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, a brother Orville Mullins, a sister, Ruby Hollifield, a son in law, Charles H. Bowling and a brother in law Tom Potter. She is survived by three daughters, Karen Bowling, Kathy Belhasen, Angie (Johnny) Sword. Also survived by two sisters, Anna Lois Buckay, Mildred Potter. She is survived by four grandchildren, Kevin (Tonya) Bowling, David (Angie) Bowling), Trey (Samantha) Belhasen and Samantha Sword, five great grandchildren, Kennedi (Drew) Charles, Karli Bowling her fiance' Braydon Anderson, Emma Bowling, Eric Bowling and Hadley Belhasen. Joyce loved the Lord Jesus Christ and attended church faithfully for almost 45 years of her life. She was a member of the Liberty United Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship with all her dear Christian friends. She was known for her beautiful smile, encouraging words, and referred to affectionately as "Mammy". She deeply loved and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her sweet smile, honest heart and loving kindness will be surely missed. Visitation will be Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Funeral will be Monday, May 1, 2023, at 12 Noon at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home with Kevin Bowling officiating. Burial will follow at the Annie E. Young Cemetery, Shelbiana, KY.