In loving memory of

Joyce Faye Bilbrey
September 21, 1942 - February 5, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Faye Bilbrey, age 75, of Livingston, will be conducted 10 a.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Rev. Dee Wells will officiate. Burial will be in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday evening, February 7, 2018 from 5 until 9 p.m.

Mrs. Joyce Faye Bilbrey passed from this life on Monday evening, February 5, 2018 from the Overton County Health & Rehab. She was born in Overton County on September 21, 1942 to the late Roy Lee & Jewel Amelia Flatt Ledbetter. Joyce was a member of the First Baptist Church of Livingston. She loved being outside in her yard, getting her hands dirty and working in her flowers and garden. Joyce had a green thumb for growing beautiful flowers and plants. She was always looking out for her friends and neighbors making sure everyone had a meal to eat. Joyce enjoyed traveling the country side with her best friend Richard Winton. She loved people and being with her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Joyce is survived by her lifetime friend, Richard Winton of Livingston, TN; son, Mike Savage & wife Dieanna of Livingston, TN; daughters, Rita Copeland & husband Mike of Monroe, TN & Regina Boykin & husband Richard, of Rickman, TN; grandchildren, Kyle Copeland & wife Ashley, Kelsey Copeland, Colby Boykin & wife Savannah, Ashley Dobbs & husband Ben, Alexis, Aspen & Airica Savage; great grandchildren, Koda Copeland, Kole Copeland, Hadlee Boykin & Jettie Mabry; sisters, Dalphine Carmack & husband Gruder, Lorene Daniel, Sue Buck & husband Bruce, Patricia White, Fern Savage & Judy Wright & husband Bill; brother, David Ledbetter.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Bilbrey; & brother, Donald Ledbetter.

Pallbearers to serve are Kyle Copeland, Mike Copeland, Colby Boykin, Richard Boykin, Ed Daniel & Derrick Buck.

Tributes

Bryan Collins wrote on Feb 14, 2018:

"Very sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. A prayer for the family in this time of loss. Darrell and Bryan Collins."

Ralph and Teresa Linder wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Rita so sorry to hear about your Mother. Sorry we are not able to come, praying for you and your family. Ralph and Teresa Linder"

John Officer wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Very sorry, John Officer"

Sandy Wright wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Aunt Joyce- You will be missed dearly. You always welcomed us into your home and made us wonderful homemade biscuits! Your memories will live on... With Much Love, Sandra Wright and Family"

Casey Looper wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"I considered Joyce my grandmother as she was once married to my late grandfather but more than that, she always treated me and my family as hers. I spent many days in my youth at her house when she lived in Hidden Valley. I will always cherish those days. She always stayed in touch with me throughout her life and even though she wasn't in the best of health, she visited me often while I battled my own health issues. She was a very loving and caring woman who I will greatly miss. My heart goes out to all of her family and loved ones. No more suffering Joyce for you are in a much better place. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace. I love you. Casey Looper & Family"

Angela Whitaker wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Thinking of all of you. I am so very sorry. Sending many loving thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort to you. Much love, Angela"

Betty Turner wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Mike, Regina,& Rita, Sorry for the loss of your Mother. I was talking with her recently at the nursing home and we were talking about Carl and Sondra visiting Mike & Regina a lot when they were kids... Betty,Sondra & Carl Turner"

John Officer wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"very sorry, John Officer"

Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"To All The Family of Joyce We were saddened to hear of Joyce's passing. Just remember she will always be alive in your hearts. She would always smile that warm smile of hers and speak to me at the nursing home or I would speak to her. She was always wanting to go home. Praying you all will feel God's love strength guiding and comforting touch in the days ahead. God bless and keep you. Sending much love."

Kristen Gill Harper wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Joyce was a very special woman with an absolute heart of gold. Even as she advanced in years, her concern was always for the health and happiness of others. She was compassionate, kind, graceful and loving. It was my great honor and privilege to assist with her care. I cared for her very much. Anyone who knew her couldn't help but love her. She will be deeply missed."

Melinda Morgan wrote on Feb 6, 2018:

"I loved this women with all my heart, the best friend and boss I ever had, you guys were so lucky to have her as a mom, grandma, sister, and friend, her body was just to wreak for her big soul she has left us to go on to bigger and better things, I am so appreciated that I got to be a part of her life experience, go Joyce have fun And be happy always"