The smile on Joy's face as a child in the beginning photo was the very same smile I remember.  My first job in Dallas was at Inwood National Bank.  Joy worked in New Accounts and I worked about ten feet away in the Loan Department.  That was almost 40 years ago but when I realized this summer that Jean's mother was the same Joy Farris I had worked with, the memories came flooding back.  I thought Joy knew how to do everything...because she did.  She had been an officer's wife and social skills were second nature to her.  I was clueless...she had a lot to teach and I had a lot to learn.  Joy was a character...good at her job...loved by her customers and co-workers.  She had a quick wit and a no nonsense style...I'm better for having known her.
Sandy Sparks

The smile on Joy's face as a child in the beginning photo was the very same smile I remember.  My first job in Dallas was at Inwood National Bank.  Joy worked in New Accounts and I worked about ten feet away in the Loan Department.  That was almost 40 years ago but when I realized this summer that Jean's mother was the Joy Farris I had worked with, the memories came flooding back.  I thought Joy knew how to do everythingâ€¦because she did.  She had been an officer's wife and social skills were second nature to her.  I was cluelessâ€¦she had lots to teach and I had lots to learn.  She was a characterâ€¦good at her jobâ€¦loved by her customers and co-workers.  She had a quick wit and no nonsense styleâ€¦I'm better for having known her.
Sandy Sparks

We will miss you so much, Joy.  Our time with you was truly too short.  The first day we moved in next door to you on Princess you greeted us with open arms, food, and of course drink.  It was only the beginning, as we shared a lot of food and drink over the years, mainly at our infamous "fence".  Every morning when we left for work, you would be in your kitchen window waving and blowing us a kiss goodbye...you'd be in that window again when we returned to make sure we made it home ok. We loved the weekends when we all worked in the yard together...for some reason, I never  did it quite "right"-you always had a better suggestion and of course, I always followed it!!!  We also loved when we decorated for Christmas.  We would spend all day decorating and you'd come over to help.  You and I on a ladder and in the trees was quite the scene.  And later that night we would stand out in the middle of the street and have a toast to the season as Ron and I synchronized our lights to come on at the same time.  When I told you we were moving, we drank a whole bottle of wine (probably each) and cried until we couldn't cry anymore.  Even though it was only "one" turn away...we all knew we would never share that fence again.  When you moved into the Medallion, bringing Millie on our visits always made your day.  You loved your little dachshunds and Millie was always a welcome surprise and you spoiled her rotten with treats!  You were always like a mother to us both and we will always treasure our time together.  Our hearts are sad but we know you're up there with Thad having that long awaited reunion toast. 

We love you and will miss you, 
"The Girls"-Anne and Carol.

Aunt Joy had the perfect name because she was so much fun and always a joy to be around.  I feel blessed I was in Dallas for a while and got to spend time with her.  Jean and Cyncha, I know Aunt Joy is in a happy place but I know you will miss her and my prayers are for you.  You were wonderful daughters and will be blessed for that.  Much love, Jennifer

Joy will surely be missed.  Joy, Thad, Jack and Renie had so many fun times together -- maybe they're all sipping martini's and laughing up a storm right now!  I loved Joy's wit, sense of humor, and penchant to "tell it like it is"; she was like a second mom to me.  Love you, Joy!
Rebecca (Andrews) Kay

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Joy K. Farris

15 août 1924 – 12 octobre 2010

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

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