Joyce Rash

With peace beyond understanding, Wilma Joyce Walker Rash was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior, Jesus Christ, and her soulmate Richard on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Joyce Rash was born on October 7, 1938, in Corsicana, Texas to Russell and Lorene Walker. Joyce grew up on the north side of Corsicana, Texas and attended Zion's Rest School and Corsicana High School graduating in 1956. Joyce accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at Northside Baptist Church. In 1952, Joyce met and started dating Richard Rash of Eureka, Texas. Joyce and Richard were soulmates. They were married at midnight on New Year's Eve 1956 at the Northside Baptist Parsonage by Rev. Bob Cheek. They were life partners until July of 2022 when Richard was called to his Heavenly home. Richard and Joyce have said that in their total time together they never fought or had a serious argument. Rick and Mark can testify to this. Throughout her adult life Joyce worked to help support her family. She worked at Medical Arts Clinic and with Richard in the Sand and Gravel business. During that time, she also worked with her sister-in-law, Christine Miller, in the drapery business. Throughout their marriage Richard built 3 houses for Joyce and the boys. Joyce made each one a Christian home where all were welcome. Joyce served the Lord throughout her whole life. First at Northside Baptist and then Mildred Baptist for over 50 years. In 2021, she moved her membership to First Baptist Kerens, where she attended faithfully. When Richard sold their business Joyce began to volunteer at Mildred Elementary where she would help with book fairs, the Christmas village and reading to students. She always said how much she loved working with the children and hated to give it up. She and Richard hosted classes and students at their place for gardening lessons, Easter egg hunts and picnics. Joyce enjoyed attending all the games and events that her great grandchildren were involved in. After Richard's passing in 2022 Joyce continued to live at home with Rick and Mark staying with her. Her granddaughter Katrina also stayed with her and drove her around. Due to illness in late December of 2024, Joyce moved to Legacy West Rehab in early January 2025. Throughout her life Joyce exemplified the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. Joyce will be greatly missed be her family and many friends. However, we know that we will be reunited with Mom and Dad one day in Heaven. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 65+ years, Richard Rash, her parents, Russell & Lorene Walker, her brothers, Gene Walker & his wife Joy, and H.E. Eddie Walker; in-laws E.E. & Georgie Rash and her brothers and sisters-in-law's. She is survived by her children, Rick & Rose Rash and Mark Rash & Homer Andrews. Her grandchildren Jonathan and Trina Rash, Jacob Rash & Emily Sikes, Joseph Rash & Jessica Brown and bonus granddaughter Roseanna & Cody Williams; great grandchildren, Jackson Rash, Wrenley Rash, Stone Richter, Noah Rash, Eli Rash and Hudson Williams. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many valued friends. Thank you to Legacy West and Hand in Hand Hospice for their loving care. Joyce's going home service will be held 11:00am Saturday, February 22nd at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Sandifer and Bro. Tony Neal officiating. There will be a visitation prior to the service starting at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beamon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: donations may be made to the A.H. Asby Scholarship Fund or The Eureka Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund.

Joyce Rash

October 7, 1938 - February 15, 2025