Information courtesy of Oak Lawn Funeral Home.
Joyce Brown, age 76, of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her residence.
Joyce Brown, loving daughter, wife, mother, nana, and friend of many. Lifelong residence of White County and a member of Lansden Church of Christ of over 45 years. She loved her community and church family. She worked in various capacities over the years while retiring from NHC Healthcare of Cookeville where she served as a bookkeeper for over 20 years. She had great love and respect for everyone. She influenced many in her lifetime. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed traveling with her family and friends, but some of her best memories were spent at home with her fur baby Otis who she cherished dearly.
Joyce was born on September 18, 1947, in Sparta, Tennessee to the late James William Briggs and the late Lyda Hayes (Martin) Briggs.
In addition to her parents Joyce is preceded by her husband Joe Lee Brown of 51 years, mother – in – law, Walkey Lee (Cole) Brown, great granddaughter Evren Lynn Wilson, and Step Grandson, Neal Brant.
Survived family include:
Husband – Gary Wayne Beagle
Children – Tonia Jo Wilson, Shawna Michelle Brown, James Guy (Diona) Brown,
Step Children – Lynnette (Darran) Lee, Paula (Derek) Brant, Christopher Beagle
Grandchildren – Jonny Lee (Vanessa) Wilson, Jessica Wilson, Cierra Thomas, Kyler Brown, Abby Donnafield, Kayleigh Brown
Step Grandchildren – Patrick Stockbridge, Preston Beagle, Alex Brant, Sean Lee, Mia Lee
Great Grandchildren – Vayda, Dalton, Soren, Maeve
Step Great- Grandchildren – Charlie, Jenna, Oliver, Sophia, Mela, Russell, Landon
Beloved Fur Baby – Otis (the favorite)
ARRANGEMENTS:
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Ronnie Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Saylors Cemetery. The visitation will be Friday, June 14, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers to serve are Jonny Lee Wilson, Kyler Brown, Greg McCaskey, Ty McCaskey, Britton Smith, Philip Luna.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Joyce’s life to Happy Haven or Hope Lodge in Nashville, TN.