Joyce Elizabeth Poonai, age 53, of Brierfield, Alabama passed away on Saturday May 4, 2019. Joyce was born August 3, 1965. she was a strong, independent woman, who spent her career working long shifts between IHOP and Waffle House in order to provide for her two sons. Joyce had a personal relationship with God, and is finally at peace by his side inside Heaven's gates.
She will join in Heaven her parents, Roy and Evelyn Smith.
left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael Sims and Marcus Sims(Carrie Carpenter); and grandchildren, Michael Jr, Haylee, Mathew, Kyle, and Caylie; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joyce will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial service was held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo) at 1:00 pm
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.rockcofuneralmontevallo.com for the Poonai family.