Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Joyce Arlene Kirk Anderson, age 75, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 28, 1949 to Horace and Lucile Kirk in Jasper. Joyce is survived by her husband, Wayne Anderson of Jasper; daughter, Tricia Anderson of Jasper; son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Amanda Anderson of Jasper; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Poole, Joli Anderson, Aiden Anderson; great-grandchild, Amelia Cash; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Toddy Hendrix; sister, Judy Kirk; and sister-in-law, Sherri Kirk. Several nieces, nephews and other family members also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Lucile Kirk and brother, Steve Kirk. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Watkins, Reverend Alan Day, Reverend Charles Holbert, Reverend Philip Burt officiating. Interment will follow in the Long Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery at 746 Long Swamp Church Road; Jasper, GA 30143. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of Joyce. (501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105-9959) The family wrote: Mama came into this world early. Family would talk about how small she was, but she was graced with the kindest, biggest heart. She met Daddy on the side of the road when he had traffic stopped for construction. She always said she just knew he was it, he was the one! Three months later, they were married. For 55 years, she has been his partner, in every sense of the word; a true Proverbs 31 woman. When her kids came along, Joyce became Mama. She loved us fiercely, her "Tricia-Troll" and "My Sweet Little Boy." As the years went on, she became "Nanny" and Kaitlyn, Joli, Aiden, and Amelia experienced unconditional love from her. Mama was a devoted Christian, saved at Crossroads Baptist Church at age 11. The greatest gift Mama gave all of us was her unwavering faith. She intended for each of us to know our Lord. We have the greatest comfort today because of her efforts and prayers on our behalf. She extended her love and faith to all those around her. She cooked a meal, baked a cake, sent a card, called or hugged those hurting or in need. She never wavered in letting you know how good God is and how blessed she was. Mama loved her life. She would say to Daddy, sitting on the bank fishing, "There's no where I'd rather be." She would tell her grandkids, "We need a Nanny day" and they'd play all day. We are so blessed to have had her in our lives. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this time. May God bless you all! Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.