Mrs. Joy Carden McAllister
May 21, 1942 - October 11, 2021
Our precious mother, Ovie Joy McAllister, 79, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 with her family by her side. She married Auther McAllister in 1960, and they lived together for 60 wonderful years. Joy is survived by four children: Connie Parker (Dale); Mike McAllister(Susie): Vickie Law (Steven); Clint McAllister (Sharon); seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Carden (Glenda); best friend, Nina McAllister and numerous nieces and nephews. Joy was preceded in death by her loving husband in 2020; her parents, Verna and Louise Carden, brother, Denny Carden and sister, Carol Bonds. A caring and loving mother, Joy devoted her life to her husband, her children and the Pleasant Groves Holiness church. As the wife of a minister for over 40 years, she embodied the traits of a virtuous woman: strong, kind, blessed and faithful. She was known for her honesty, sense of humor and the love she gave to all around her. The family will receive friends at Scottsboro Funeral Home from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 and funeral services will be held at Pleasant Groves Holiness Church at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Rev. Shirley Byrum and Rev. James Carl Black will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Pleasant Groves Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
Our precious mother, Ovie Joy McAllister, 79, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 with her family by her side. She married Auther McAllister in 1960, and they lived together for 60 wonderful years. Joy is survived by four children: Connie... View Obituary & Service Information