Joy Jean (Brown) Allen's Obituary
Joy Jean (Brown) Allen, 66, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.
Joy was born on February 22, 1960, in Beaumont, Texas, to Sarah Feemster and Roy Gene Brown. She will be remembered for her caring nature and the way she showed up for the people who were closest to her.
A music enthusiast, she enjoyed Christian music, rock, some pop and country, and she had a lifelong love for the Beatles. Whether at home, driving, or spending time with loved ones, she often found comfort and connection in the songs she listened to.
Her Christian faith was an important part of her life and quietly influenced the way she thought about love, grace, and forgiveness, even when she did not speak about it directly.
More than anything, Joy cherished being “Granny” to her four beautiful granddaughters. She was the hub everyone checked in with, the one who knew what was happening in each person’s life and lovingly kept everyone connected. If you needed to know how someone was doing, you called Joy.
She delighted in creative expression. She loved to paint and to do crafts, especially with friends and with her granddaughters, turning simple time together into lasting memories. She enjoyed being near and spending time with friends and family, and she was always ready to listen when someone needed to talk.
Joy is survived by her three children: Jason Mangrum and his wife Amanda; Justin Mangrum and his wife Stephanie; and Katie Mosteller and her husband Jason. She is also survived by her four granddaughters, who were the light of her life: Abigail Mangrum, Phiona Mosteller, Kyanne Mangrum, and Chloe Mosteller.
In addition to her immediate family, Joy leaves behind a deeply cherished circle of extended family and lifelong friends who felt like family in every way. Over the years, she formed meaningful connections that spanned generations—embracing not only her own loved ones, but also the families of those close to her. She had a special way of making people feel seen and cared for, whether they had known her since childhood or came into her life later on. Her ability to make others feel welcomed, valued, and heard left a lasting impact. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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