Funeral services for Joy Grice Little, of Winona, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 at Moore Memorial Methodist Church in Winona, with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery in Winona. Services will be officiated by Rev. Chad Bowen, assisted by Rev. Neville Vanderburg. Pallbearers will be Steven Lowery, Josh Lowery, Brody Lowery, Ben Pinkard, Jeff McDonald, and Chris Herring.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 20 from 1:00 p.m. until service time in the Family Life Center of Moore Memorial Methodist Church in Winona.
Joy Grice Little passed away at her residence in Winona on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1934, in Poplar Creek to Victor Dewayne and Lura Hunt Grice. She was a retired bookkeeper for Hankins Lumber Company. She enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting, and reading and listening to books. She was a faithful member of Moore Memorial Methodist Church in Winona.
She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Johnston of Starkville; two grandsons, Steven Lowery (Sheila) and Josh Lowery; three great-grandchildren, Alana Lowery, Avery Lowery, and Brody Lowery; great-great-granddaughter, Eva Lowery; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Johnston Perkins (Jimmy); husbands, Henry Thomas Goldman and Tillman J. Little; sister, Erna Lea Hull; and brother, Herbert Hunt Grice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Moore Memorial Methodist Church, P.O. Box 467, Winona, MS 38967; American Heart Association, PO Box 840692,
Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or online at www.heart.org/; or to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or online at www.donate.cancer.org.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona, Inc. 
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of Joy’s passing. Praying for you and the rest of your
family.
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Joy was a sweet lady. In picking her up for various lunches, we talked and she loved her daughters so much. I will miss her in Sunday school and church. I used to save her a piece of bacon every time I could even when she didn’t make it to the biscuit time before Sunday School. Love you Joy. Rest in Peace.
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Steven and Josh, so sorry about your grandmother. She was a sweet lady and I thought very highly of her. My prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Wiltshire
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Thank you Mrs Cheryl!
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Marilyn, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mom. I always enjoyed seeing her at church. A big hug and prayers for you and the family.
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Marilyn,Steven,and Josh,My heart is saddened with the loss of Joy Joy I Loved her so much.I can’t say enough good things about her,she was one of a kind,always had a smile on her face and talked about all three of you when I talked with her.She Loved all of you very much! All of you will be in my prayers Love Yall 🙏🏻❤️
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Thank you Mrs Tammy!
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Joy was just that a joy to be around . So sweet and kind and loved her family. So sad to hear that she passed away.
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I enjoyed being around Joy. She always made me feel so good. I know she will be missed by her family and her church family. Praying for all of you.
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Marilyn and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Heartfelt condolences to you sweet friend and family. Prayers of comfort during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Love & Hugs,
Anne and Mickey
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So sorry to hear about Joy. Joy was such a sweet lady with a kind word and beautiful smile for everyone. Prayers as you go thru this difficult time thru the days ahead.
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When we moved to Winona and joined our church , I remember her first with the Methodist Women. We had several groups and Joy was in one and very active. Joy and I were in the ML Branch Sunday School Class and she was a big part of it. Our church will miss her and her love and devotion to every part of it. May all those who love her feel comforted by her wonderful life of love and caring.
BB
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Marilyn and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I just saw the arrangements & did not know until now. You had a beautiful mother. I know you are hurting, and may your heart be eased with God by your side. Sending love, prayers and hugs. Love to all. Carmen
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