Joyce Jane Rasberry's Obituary
Joyce Rasberry (“Nana”), 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 13, 2019, in Mesquite, TX, after a short illness. Born February 24, 1929, the year of the Wall Street stock market crash, the first Academy Awards ceremony, and the births of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, Nana taught us so many valuable lessons during her 90 years, among them: the only way to see the fall foliage in Colorado is on the back of a motorcycle; all great-grandchildren appreciate a Ziploc bag of assorted candy at every family gathering; the ideal approach when giving a tip in a restaurant is to place folded bills directly into the palm of the waiter’s hand; the best show on television is “The Wheel” hosted by Pat Sajak; eating out should be a ritual with Cracker Barrel lunches on Tuesdays and El Fenix dinners on Friday nights; Christmas shopping should always begin in mid-June; baking pies is a love language all its own; meticulously matched outfits, hair permanents, and red lipstick are wildly underrated; and if you’re ready to leave, and everyone else is stalling, simply put your purse strap over your shoulder and everyone will fall in line.Nana is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Rasberry, of Dallas; her daughter, Sharon Hill, son-in-law, Tim Hill; her son, Bobby Barnes; daughter-in-law, Esta Barnes; her stepson Jim Rasberry; daughter-in-law Pam Rasberry; her granddaughter, Heather Cernoch; grandson-in-law, Justin Cernoch; her grandson, Jarred Hill; granddaughter-in-law, Angela Hill; her granddaughter, Mallory Hill, grandson-in-law, Connor Hill; her grandson JD; her granddaughter Melissa Folks; grandson-in-law Junior Folks; her great-grandchildren Harper, Aubrey, Emery, Megan, and one on the way; her siblings Ruby Davis and Bobby Joe Ford; sister-in-law Sandra Ford; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.Nana had a way of making us all feel special and loved, and we will miss her alwaysVisitation will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 3:00 PM in the Abbey Chapel at Restland Funeral Home.
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