Joy Lynn Pearce

Joy Lynn Pearce, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 22nd, 2023, in Roswell, New Mexico surrounded by love. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Joy’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Funeral Services will be held at Anderson Bethany Chapel on October 7th, 2023, at 11:00 am. On February 25th, 1958, Joy was born to John and Marie (Crum) Foster in Tucumcari, New Mexico but grew up in Roswell. She attended Roswell High School where she graduated in 1976. She then went on to get her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM. She married her love, James Samuel Pearce on October 5th,1991 in Ruidoso NM and they enjoyed 32 beautiful years of marriage. Ruidoso was one of her favorite places to visit as she loved the view of the mountains and the fresh mountain air. Prior to retirement, Joy worked as the Workforce Specialist at Mission Arch Care Center for over 10 years where she made lasting impressions on her coworkers as well as the residents. She was such a good listener and problem solver so many of her coworkers would go to her for advice on work-related issues as well as life issues and she was always willing to listen and help as best she could. Joy’s number one priority was always her family and she always made it a point to celebrate each family members birthday and any holiday gatherings with a large celebration at her home that always included lots of food and laughter. She was many of her family members “best friend” because she was such a beautiful and loyal soul. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she always looked forward to spending time with them on the weekends, playing in the backyard with them or taking them on walks down to the pond by her house. Shopping was also one of her favorite past times and she enjoyed going shopping with her daughters and her sisters. She was always willing to take in any animal or human in need. Her love was infectious and was something that everyone wanted to be around and to feel comforted by. She left a lasting impression on so many, and her memory will be carried in the hearts of all who loved her. Those left to eternally treasure and cherish memories of Joy are her husband James “Sammy” Pearce; children: Stacia Pearce and Lindsey (Dee) Sarli; grandchildren: Haylee Gonzalez, Khloe Maidment, and Malakai Maidment; siblings Della (Tom) Williams, Rosa Chavez, and John Foster Jr; brother in law Mike (Jania) Pearce; nephews: Tyler (Sherry) Prince, Logan Williams, and Phillip (Chelsea) Pearce; nieces: Keeley (Wes) Ehlers, and Ginger (Ross) Peters; special cousins: Gail Crum and Peggy Daniels; close friends; William Meeks and Lori Bizzle; as well as many great nieces and nephews. Joy is preceded in death by her grandparents: Scott (Mattie) Crum and Lester (Della) Foster ;parents: John and Marie Foster; siblings: James Foster and Sandra Foster; nephew: Phillip Carmen The family of Joy wishes to extend sincere thanks to Gentiva Hospice for being so supportive during such a difficult time as well as many of the nurses who took care of her during her stay at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock Texas. In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you take a moment to hug a loved one or take a walk through a peaceful place. Time waits for no one so cherish it always.

Joy Lynn Pearce

February 25, 1958 - September 22, 2023