05/23/2022
Joyce Lynn Oates Flournoy, 79, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on May 21, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on January 16, 1943, in the Dreka Community to Jessie Earl Oates and Vashti Ross Oates. Mrs. Flournoy was a life-long member of Dreka United Pentecostal Church.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Mangum Funeral Home with Rev. Kerry Green and Rev. Jeff McGee officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 5-8 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Earl Oates and Vashti Ross Oates; and brother, Jimmy Earl Oates.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Guy Flournoy.
Daughters and sons-in-law:
Tammy Flournoy Rawls and husband Jeff of Shreveport, Louisiana
Kelly Flournoy Allen and husband Clifton of Shreveport, Louisiana
Jacy Flournoy Lightfoot and husband Derrick of Joaquin, Texas
Grandchildren:
Josh Rawls and wife Shelby of Shreveport, Louisiana
Cody Rawls and wife Katie of Haughton, Louisiana
Jordan Rawls of Shreveport, Louisiana
Kirby Allen Wendt and husband Joey of Shreveport, Louisiana
Kendall Allen of Stonewall, Louisiana
Lyndrey, Jansen, Taylen, Daygen, and Paxley Lightfoot of Joaquin, Texas
Great-Grandchildren:
Brody Cross, Meredith Rawls and Penny Joyce Wendt
Brother and Sister-in-law, Larry Dale Oates and wife Kathy of Dreka, Texas
Sisters-in-law:
Judy Oates of Keatchie, Louisiana
Carolyn Flournoy of Tenaha, Texas
Sarah Lewis and husband John of Huntington, Texas
Rachel Brannon and husband Ronnie of Hallsville, Texas
Dorothy Flournoy of Longview, Texas
Brother-in-law, George Duke of Timpson, Texas
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Mrs. Flournoy’s sons-in-laws, grandsons, and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Special thanks to Dr. Sally Ball and Dr. Tyler Lash of Willis-Knighton Health System and the Willis-Knighton Cancer Center.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
