Joy was born in Louisville, on June 27, 1929, to Ervin and Claudia Hill Richardson. She was a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and very much loved her family and enjoyed taking care of them.
Joy is survived by her daughter, Lisa Little and husband, Jeff of Brandon. One of her greatest joys was being “Mamaw” to her three grandchildren: Matthew Little and wife, Meagan Rae; Carli Little; and Lanie Little; as well as her two great-grandchildren, Ford and Fisher Little. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Jenkins; and her parents.
Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
