Bonham, Texas -- Joy Owens, a beloved mother, nana, cherished friend passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 5, 1938, in Karnes City, Texas, Joy dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker, nurturing her loved ones with unwavering love and support.

Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. March 7, 2025, at Willow Wild Cemetery, with a visitation at 2:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Mrs. Marion Wicker will be presenting the eulogy.

Pallbearers are Blake Slawson, Todd Fontenot, Garrett Slawson, Bentley Slawson, Stoney Skidmore and Bodey Skidmore.

Joy’s kindness, and generous heart touched the lives of everyone who knew her, creating a legacy of love that will continue to inspire.

Joy is survived by her son, Kriss Owens & Jimette Kerr of Coppell, TX, daughter, Linda Owens and Mark Shull of Powderly, TX, grandchildren, Blake Slawson and wife Ashton of Celina, TX, Kristina Fontenot and husband Todd of Lake Charles, LA and Garrett Slawson and wife Caroline of Sherman, TX, great grandchildren, Bentley and Anistyn Slawson, Rylee and Annabelle Fontenot, Nash Slawson and many nieces and nephews.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Beatrice Hammond, husband Jerry Owens, son Steve Owens, and brothers Harlan Old and Monte Old.

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