She was born in Coleman, Texas on November 23, 1942.
Joy graduated from Ray High School.
She was married to George Ray Placker on October 14, 1961.
Joy was a member of Rock City Church. She had a passion for entertaining people, especially at the nursing homes through her singing and telling stories and jokes. She loved to cook for her family and everyone she cared about which was many.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Connie D. Adams and Eithel Mae Byrd; husband, George Ray Placker and son, George Ray Placker Jr.
She is survived by her loving children, Joyce (David) Spurlock, Billy (Pat) Placker and Patsy Cann; grandchildren, Brandy Placker, Joshua Placker, Jacob Cann and Joy (Devan) Landino; great grandchildren, DaShawn Placker, Cam’ron Johnson, Kimmeon Johnson and Mi’Asha Placker and brother, Ivan Adams.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m at Funeraraia Del Angel Memorial Holly.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Rock City Church. Interment will follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.
Family and friends are invited for lunch following the Burial site at Billy and Pat’s house, 1225 Golla Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas 78407.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the PLACKER family.
