1941
2015
Joyce Kay Hovis, age 74 passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Kay was the daughter of the late Margaret and Kenneth Ballard. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Black.
She dearly loved her family and held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.
Those left behind to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 55 years, Billy Hovis (Hogi);
Two daughters: Kimberly Isenhour and husband Jeff, Lisa Mullis and husband Timmy all of Gastonia; four grandchildren: Courtney Tolson and husband Daniel, Belmont, Zack Isenhour and wife Crystal, Josh Harper and Tyler Cloninger all of Gastonia; three great grandchildren: Emma Harper, Bailey Harper and Dillon Tolson; one sister: Doris Ballard; one brother: Kenny Ballard and wife Sherry of Stanley.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, July 9. 2015 at Carothers Funeral Home, 412 South Main Street, Stanley, North Carolina 28164.
For those who wish to view and make fond comments please view Kay's guest book on our website: www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com
Carothers Funeral Home of Stanley is honored to serve the family of Kay Ballard Hovis.
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July 12, 2015
Kenny and family sorry for you and your family for the loss of Kay.
Love you, Patsy King
July 12, 2015
Lisa Mullis
To all of my friends and my daddy and mom's friends, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Your kind words and sharing of memories really means a lot.
She will be dearly missed.
I love you Joyce Kay and I will certainly miss you.......
July 11, 2015
mildred helton/Pate
Kay was a cousin and also a dear friend,i wish I could have been with the family,but due to illness and surgery I could not.You all have my heart felt sympathies and prayers.
July 10, 2015
Ronnie and Dixie Shives
Hogi , So sorry for your loss.
July 9, 2015
Barbara Russell
Kay was a special lady and even though we had lost contact for several years, we will never forget her beautiful smile and what wonderful friends she and Hogi became to a couple of "Yankees"! Our love and prayers go out to Hogi, Lisa, Kim and all the family.
Scott and Barbara Russell
July 9, 2015
Karen Hoffman
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa and your family.
July 9, 2015
Hogie, Kim, Lisa & families, We are so sorry for your loss. Kay will be greatly missed by her friends in sneads Ferry. Love & prayers Hilton & Frances Eubanks.
July 9, 2015
Barbara Dresser
Lisa I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My heart goes out to you guys. Give Hogi a kiss for me.
Barbara Dresser
July 9, 2015
cindy isenhour
I will miss seeing your mom at fish fries , cook outs, and Fat Cats. Sorry for your loss.
July 9, 2015
Sandy MacDougal
Lisa, So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
July 9, 2015
Hogi, Kim, Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Kay was such a wonderful person. I enjoyed working with her for those years and enjoyed hearing from her in recent years. I will miss her.
Ellene McDaniel (Bessemer City, NC)
July 8, 2015
Lucinda Williams
Your loss is our gain, the angels choir has grown by one more. It was a privilege to help to care for Ms. Kay
July 8, 2015
Maude Dugan
I am so sorry to hear of Kay's passing....please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God bless you all.
July 8, 2015
Pat & Ray Eller
Dear Hogie, Kim & Lisa, We were so sorry to learn of Kay's illness and passing. But now she is no longer in pain. I am sorry I will not be able to be with the family on Thursday but I have a previous commitment that I did not remember when I talked with Kenny. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all and Doris and Kenny also. I remember Kay always had a smile and how much fun we had at Grandma Ballard's. Much love to all,
Pat and Ray Eller
July 8, 2015
Jerry W. Tolson
Hogi, Kim and Family, I just learned of the passing of your beloved Joyce. What a wonderful lady that Betty and I always enjoyed her company and conversations we had on too few occasions. We share with you in your loss and offer our love and prayers. God Speed
July 8, 2015
Lisa Johnson
Hogi, Kim and Lisa you and your family are in my prayers.I am sorry for your loss. Lisa Fulbright
July 8, 2015
Alice Neal
Praying for Peace, Love, Comfort for You Kay's loved ones. So sorry for your loss. May you smile often as your wonderful memories of Kay flood your soul.
July 8, 2015
Lynn Fulbright
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts at this time. Lynn
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