Joy Ray Lee

Joy Ray Lee, 73, of Mabank formerly of Weatherford died Monday, September 22, 2008 in Tyler. Born May 18, 1935 in Portales, New Mexico she was a long time resident of Parker County before moving to Mabank. Joy was a self starting real estate broker, which built her office by decorating and selling the houses that her husband built. She started several day care centers as a young mother. Joy loved small children; she sent money to the Christian children charities to help support the children of Parker County. Mrs. Lee raised her children, grandchildren and one of her great grandchildren in a Christian home making sure they attended church. She overcame several health challenges later in life becoming homebound and unable to attend church herself. She is preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Jean Eyestone. Survivors: Husband of 56 years, Jesse Parnel Lee of Mabank, daughters; Rita Bodiford and husband Jimmey of Weatherford, Judy Richey and husband Ray of Fort Worth, sisters; Bernadine Bridges of Ruidoso, NM Ruth Moore of Truth of Consequences, NM, grandchildren; Michael Lee Bodiford and wife Brandy, Shelia Kay Carr and husband Russell, Constance Renee Cousins and husband Steven, Joy Patricia Spettel and husband Robert Marcus Ray Richey, David Isreal Eyestone, Jesse Dale Eyestone and wife Cassie  Funeral service: 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 25, 2008 in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.