Katherine Joyce Rhea, 73, passed away on June 18, 2023, at her home in Lake Cormorant, MS. Joyce was born January 31, 1950, in Pine Bluff AR to Eural and Mildred Jacks. She was the oldest of the 3 daughters, Jackie (Roberts) and Nancy (Beggs).

Mrs. Rhea was married to her husband of 40 years, William on December 4th, 1982. She graduated from Frayser High School in 1968. During her career she worked in the printing industry for many years and then retired from Harrah's Casino in Tunica as a Security Supervisor. She was born in Pine Bluff AR., and moved to Memphis TN when she was a child. In 1993 she moved to Lake Cormorant MS, and became a member of First Baptist Church of Nesbit where she loved her Sunday School Class.

Joyce is survived by her husband William Rhea, her Sons Erik Creasy (Lisa) and Billy Rhea (Tracy); three grandchildren, Tyler Rhea (Jennifer), Katie Creasy, and Sydney Creasy; two great-granddaughters, Hallee and Macie; also her sister, Nancy Beggs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eural and Mildred Jacks and her sister Jackie Roberts.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital.