A graveside service for Evelyn Joyce Monks, age 93, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Stewart Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Joyce was born on August 6, 1931, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late Horace Walker and Susie Fanning Walker. She dedicated her career to working as a contractor at Redstone Arsenal and was an active member of Prospect Baptist Church, where she served as the first children’s church leader and sang in the choir. Joyce passed away on September 8, 2024, at Donalson Care Center.
She is survived by her son, Steve Monks; her granddaughter, Tiffany (Daniel) Kimbrough; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Russell Monks; her sister, Maurine (Tuck) Tucker; her brothers, Melvin (Mary) Walker and Gordon (Monnie) Walker; as well as her sisters-in-law, Alda (John) Hurt and Naomi (Elgie) Hopkins; and her brothers-in-law, Philip (Alberta) Monks, Diemer (Sula) Monks, and JT (Ethelyne) Monks.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate care and support provided by Donalson Care Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 1718 Pulaski Hwy., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to assist the Monks family during this time.
Steve and Tiffany and family- praying for you all at this time- so glad we got to see her that day- seems hard to believe uncle Maurice and Joyce too so close-
Steve, l want you to know that it was an honor to me to have met you and your Mom at the Donalson Care Center. Secondly, l want you to know that I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You are a good friend of mine and I want you to know how proud I am of you to see the endless time, love, and support you gave to your Mother while she was in the Nursing Home. You were always there for her and it literally warmed my heart to witness the closeness that you and your Mother had. I’m going to miss seeing the both of you every time I would walk by her room when I go visit with my Mother. I want you to know that if you ever need me for anything I am just a phone call away. May God Continue to Bless You and Your Family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So sorry to heard about your Mother, Steve, our prayers are with you and your family
Steve I’m saddened for your loss . Will miss seeing Ms.Monks.😞 Dad left this world also ! They both are in a better place .
Steve. Your mom was a real lady and one of the sweetest people I was ever around. Always so calm and serene even when we were snarled in Huntsville traffic. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve and all the family. My prayers are with you all. Mrs. Joyce was such a sweetheart. Steve, your care for your Mom will be rewarded greatly. She was one of the best.