Joyce Lou Fairchild

Joyce Lou Fairchild 91 was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday February 18, 2018. She was born in Beaumont, Texas on Sunday November 7, 1926 to Eugene and Ruth Wilson. She was raised in the Wilson North End Pinecrest home which was filled with love through five generations.

Joy attended Edwards Elementary and graduated from French High School in 1944. She remained close to her many school friends and enjoyed fellowship gatherings over the years with them.

She married the love of her life Billy Fairchild in 1947 and they celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death in 1998. During those years Joy and Billy traveled across the country with Gulf Oil from Cambridge City, Indiana to New Orleans, Louisiana then to Houston, Texas and finally retiring back home in Beaumont, Texas.

Joy was an avid reader and accomplished writer. She spent her days calling to check on friends, always offering a helping hand where needed. Joy devoted her time to visiting friends in hospitals and nursing homes and being a kind hearted caretaker. She walked in the footsteps of her dear mother Ruth who showed Joy by her own benevolence that caring for others was a true blessing. Joy was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 35 years and during that time served the church in many capacities.

Joy is preceded in death by her husband Billy, her parents Eugene and Ruth, her brothers Sam and Gene, her precious nephew Tommy Gene, and her lifelong friend and sister-in-law Zelma.

Joy is survived by her nephew Sammy Wilson and wife Cathy and nephew Billy. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Joy leaves behind her dear friend Helen Bistline and the Bistline children and the “daughter of her heart” Carole Marsh and her husband Dick.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff of Atria Collier Park who showered Joy with love, attention and special friendships for the last two years. In Joy’s final days the tender loving care shown by Linda and Kellie at the YaYa Assisted Living Home was priceless.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in Joy’s memory.

And as Joy would do, wake up each day looking for ways to share your service of love to others.

“Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the Joy of the Lord.” Mathew 25: 21-23.