Joyce Bishop Lee, 86, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born October 22, 1938 to Cecile Lester Bishop and Bernice Inez Garrett Bishop. She was an faithful member of First Baptist Church in Saltillo. She began the first food pantry of Saltillo FBC and organized it for over 20 years. She helped with 25/35 food ministry and pioneered the clothing drive at her church. She enjoyed diamond painting and loved her dogs.
She is survived by three children, Pat Robinson of Saltillo, Debra Meyers (David) of Byhalia, and Gary Lee (Denise) of Saltillo; eight grandchildren, Valerie Cagle, Nathan Cagle (Crystal), Britt Smith (Chandler), Tyler Smith, Kelly Lee, Ashley Fryar (Kirk), Bradley Cagle, and Annabelle Cagle; eleven grandchildren, Jacob Robinson (Alexis), Andrew Robinson, Cason Smith, Jase Smith, Marshall Smith, Tommy Smith, Trevor Smith, Dalton Leo Smith, Adalyn Fryar, Harley Fryar, and Maggie Fryar; and one great grandchild, Judd Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William Ray Lee and her parents.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, March 10, 2025 at Lee Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Lee Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Hatfield and Bro. Danny Boudreaux officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
