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Memorial Services for Ms. Joyce Nell Haralson, age 74 of Valley, will be held on Saturday,
November 30, 2024 at 10 A.M. Central Standard Time, 11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, at the
Langdale Methodist Church in Valley with Rev. Phillip Bone officiating. A private interment will
be held at Standing Rock Global Methodist Church in Five Points.

Ms. Haralson passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her home. Ms. Haralson was born in
West Point, Georgia, but was a lifelong resident in the Valley area. She was a graduate of Valley
High School and also attended Southern Union State Community College. She worked several
jobs over her lifetime, lastly working as a Teacher’s Aide at Eastside Elementary School in
Lafayette.

Ms. Joyce was also licensed to preach at the Valley First Church of the Nazarene. Ms.
Haralson’s favorite pastime was anything to do with Women’s sports. She played semi-pro
softball, where she traveled and played in several tournaments all over, and was also the
quarterback for a semi-pro Woman’s football league. Ms. Joyce also served as an umpire during
softball games, and enjoyed watching Women’s sports on TV. Her favorite teams to watch were
Alabama Football, and the South Dakota State Jack Rabbits football team.

Ms. Joyce loved
helping people, being there for those in a time of need, and when someone would tell her that
they needed prayer, she would stop what she was doing and pray for them. She was a
volunteer for the Carey Baptist Thrift Store, and was a caring sister and aunt to many.

Ms. Haralson is survived by her sister, Peggy Bone (Roger) of Ashland; two brothers: Ronnie
Haralson of Madison and Danny Haralson (Peggy) of Evans, Colorado; her nieces and nephews:
Paul and Kelly Haralson, Phillip and Eva Bone, Patrick Bone, Casey Haralson, Laura Haralson, and
Katie and Ross Kippenbrock; several great-nieces and nephews, including Alana, Thomas, and
Ryanne Bone, plus other cousins and relatives; and several close friends: Fay Newton, Myrtle
Fuller, Sue Mauldin, Camilla and Frank Henderson, Shirley Truitt, and Johnny Johnson.
Send online condolences to benefieldfuneralhome.com

Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.