Sue, Ron and Casey, we are feeling your loss on this sad day. Rejoice in your moms homecoming and reflect on her life and what she meant to each of you. 

Please accept my heartfelt condolences.  I am so sorry for your loss.   Please know the family is in my thoughts and prayers.  May God bless you all.  

Mrs. Asbury was a wonderful Christian lady! She lead and taught by example and always had such a sweet, kind demeanor. I feel so blessed to have known her. For the family, I am sorry for your loss. 

So many wonderful  memories  of Joyce as we all grew up in Coosa County.  Her smile was so warm and welcoming  to all.  Church  family  also at Sardis Baptist.  Thinking  of you all. 

Mr. Asbury and family.  We will truly miss Ms. Asbury. She was such a wonderful teacher to my children when they attended the preschool at Catoma.  They learned so much from her and she was a bright and shining star to all those children and parents alike.  Our prayers will be with you in the coming days ahead. 

The White family shares in your loss. Mrs. Asbury was like one of those Mom's that watched out for us kids. She taught us many things in several different classes. Her family was special too. I had special moments made under their roof when I would spend the night over their with Celia (Myrtle) and Cynthia. I loved spending summer days with them running around the neighborhood, but not getting into trouble. I love you Asbury family.
Hey Myrtle, I had a great niece born on the 15th and they named her Celia. Your Mom went to Heaven and Celia came to Earth. So God has made a wonderful miracle again. On the funny side, Can you imagine Mrs. Asbury and Mrs. Clara King and my Mom sitting and talking, never a dull or quiet moment. Good old Catoma days! Love Mrs. Joyce and safe trip to Heaven.


Mrs Asbury was my kindergarten teacher in the mid seventies at Catoma Baptist. I don't think I could even begin to describe the magnificent experience and foundation that she gave us. She taught us all of the academics that 4 and 5 year old children need to be prepared for grammar school, but she taught us so much more than that. She taught us how to be kind, gentle, loving, strong, compassionate towards others, and so much more. I am now 48yrs old and I am still friends with so many of my classmates from that time. We grew up together and truly valued the friendships that were made from such a young age. That was all due to Mrs Asbury's beautiful heart. I will forever be grateful for the many things I learned from her. My sincerest condolences to all family and friends. I can only imagine the grand reception as she entered the gates of heaven. Fly high beautiful angel.

When my son was in Joyce's kindergarden class, 44 years ago, we had a Parent/Teacher meeting.  She asked us to please not believe everything we heard about her and she would not believe everything she heard about us.  One child was questioned by his mother about snacks and if the drinks were in cartons or cups and he said "No, they pour it out on the table and make us lap it up like dogs".  Joyce truly loved the children and she made a life long impression on them. I thank God for her presence in my family's life.


To all the Family and Friends, please know our prayers and thoughts are with you  and that we all  may  find the peace and  comfort that surpasses all understanding.

I have always loved and respected Joyce because she had such a positive impact on my daughter, Lisa Kelley.  Lisa has loved her since the first day of kindergarten and was so happy to see her and give her a hug last Saturday in the hospital.  She has made so many differences in the lives of so many, especially young children.  I know she was met at heavens door with her lord saying, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant”.  R.I.P.  sweet lady. 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻

OBITUARY

Joyce Kelley Asbury

12 July, 1932 – 15 October, 2019

Leak Memory Chapel

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