Joy Bass Paul 90, of Baker, Florida passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Joy was born on October 10, 1933 in Lockhart, Alabama to Harvey and Hattie Bass. She moved to our area in 1966 from DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Joy was a homemaker and a faithful member of Shady Grove Assembly of God. She was the former WM Director for the Assembly of God Ministries District 4A. She was also a church pianist. Joy enjoyed traveling, shopping and spending time with friends and family.
Joy is preceded in death by her husband, Reverend James E. Paul, her sister, Mary Kelly of Florala, Alabama.
Joy is survived by her son, Mike Paul and wife Laura Paul, her daughter, Marcia Wilson and Husband Ronnie Wilson, Alabama, her three grandchildren, Marina Holley (Jimmy), Justin Paul and Daniel Walker, her four great grandchildren, Madison Walker, Cannon Holley, Shawn Paul and Charlotte Holley and her best friend and traveling companion, Eola Lawson.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Shady Grove Assembly of God Church in Baker, Florida with Pastor Phillip Polk and Pastor Donald Dubose officiating. Burial to follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Baker, Florida. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 16, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Shady Grove Assembly of God Church.
You can share memories and offer condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.com
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
Shady Grove Assembly of God
Shady Grove Assembly of God
Pastor and Mrs Jim Vail
September 13, 2024, 12:20 pm
Mike and Marcia, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet mama! She and your dad were wonderful blessings to us all! Hope and I are praying for y’all at this time!
Pam and Joe Slusser
September 14, 2024, 4:31 am
We are truly sorry to hear of sister Joy’s passing,she was a blessing to all who knew her. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.We are praying for the family 💕
Becky Youngblood
September 15, 2024, 2:55 am
Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear this. You had a very sweet mother. She will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Morrisey Youngblood
Charlanne Merritt
September 16, 2024, 10:22 pm
Mike and Marcia. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. A friend of mine once told Brother Paul “ Charlanne loves you.” He replied “the feeling is mutual.” Sister Paul was always with him. Yes loved them both. A greater witness of Christ I don’t think could’ve found. Charlanne Merritt