Mrs. Joyce Caradine Aycock

Mrs. Joyce Jean Caradine Aycock died peacefully at her home in Clay County, MS, on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the age of 88. Joyce is survived by her children, Eunice Coleman of Madison, MS. Bill Aycock (Jennie) of Prairie, MS; and Clara Newman (Chip) of Flora, MS. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Joanna Harlow Ellis (David) of Prairie, MS; Wade Aycock of Jackson, MS; Nolen Aycock of Jackson, MS and Virginia Caradine Newman of Flora, MS; and three great-grandchildren, Harlow Ellis, Macy Aycock and Molly Aycock and a brother: Hugh G. Caradine, Jr. Joyce was born on November 15, 1929 in Clay County, MS, to Hugh Grant Caradine and Clara Naugle Caradine. She graduated from Egypt High School in 1947. She also holds degrees from Wood Junior College in Mathiston, MS and Millsaps in Jackson, MS. She married William Wade Aycock, Jr., in 1952. They made their home on family land in Clay County and shared this home until William’s death in 1977. Joyce taught school in the Houston Public School System and in the Aberdeen Public School System. At the time of her retirement, she was a 5th grade teacher at Oak Hill Academy in West Point, MS. In 1983 she decided to run for Circuit Clerk of Clay County. This was a decision that surprised her family and friends. But she was determined that God had led her to this decision. She won the election and went on to serve two more terms before retiring. She would say later that these were very happy years for her and that she enjoyed so much all the people she came to service. Joyce was an active life-long member of McCondy Methodist Church. It was there at the age of 16 that she dedicated her life to Christ and it was the beginning of a life-long relationship with God that would last the rest of her life. The family would like to give a very special thanks to the following caregivers for their patience, devotion and loving care of our Mother: Evelyn Estrada, Marilyn Ellis, Brenda Henley, Mary Westbrook, Betty Doss, Norene Jones and Stephanie Freeman. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 31 from 3:00-5:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home . The funeral will take place at McCondy Methodist Church on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with burial in Mixon/Naugle Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joyce’s life. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Nolen Aycock, David Ellis, Chip Newman, David Waide, Eddie Scott, and Pete Dexter. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Randy Nichols, Ray Millard, Robbie Robinson, Danny Ray McKittrick, Forrest Allgood, and Lee Howard. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Mixon/Naugle Cemetery Fund, c/o Bill Aycock, 10035 Evans Road, Prairie, MS 39756 or McCondy Methodist Church, c/o Tommy Gordon, 487 Hwy 47, Houston, MS 38851. Condolences can be sent to Bill Aycock at 10035 Evans Rd, Prairie, MS, 39756. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Joyce Caradine Aycock

November 15, 1929 - March 29, 2018