Evelyn Joyce Strahan

🕊️ Evelyn “Joyce” Strahan (Evelyn “Joyce” Draughon) March 3, 1940 – October 3, 2025 Age 85 | Mobile, Alabama Evelyn “Joyce” Strahan, 85, of Mobile, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2025. She was lovingly cared for and surrounded by her devoted daughter, Myra Williams, whose unwavering dedication, strength, and love provided comfort in her final moments. Joyce’s life was a reflection of the purest love. A lifelong servant of God and her faith, devoted to her family, and loyal to her friends. Her love for the Lord guided every word she spoke and every act of kindness she gave. She was the truest example of unconditional love—gentle, selfless, and full of grace. She carried a quiet strength, the kind that brought peace simply by being near her. Her hugs felt like home, and her words were always calming and comforting—like a refuge for your soul. She had a genuine gift for listening—not just to what was said, but to what your heart was trying to say. And somehow, when you were with her, she made you feel like you were the only one who existed. Joyce’s life was a living testimony of faith, love, and selfless devotion to others. For 25 years, she faithfully served at Orchard Baptist DayCare, beginning as a preschool teacher and later leading as Director. She poured her heart into her work, nurturing every child with the same unconditional love she gave her own family. Joyce was happiest surrounded by the people she loved most—whether it was gathered around the table sharing food and laughter, spending cherished time with her sisters on their many outings and adventures, or catching up with loved ones on the phone with her familiar warmth and maybe a touch of innocent gossip. Her joy lived in those moments of connection, where love and laughter always met. She found beauty and joy in life’s smallest blessings—a child’s laugh, flowers in bloom, a colorful songbird, a church hymn, or a quiet morning spent in prayer. Her spirit shone with kindness and grace, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. Joyce is reunited in heaven with her parents, Blanchard Lee Sr. and AnnieLee Draughon; Brothers: Blanchard Lee Jr., Ernest, David, James, and John Draughon; Sisters: Helen Finch and Gladys Williard. Her loving husband of 46 years, Paul Strahan. Daughters: Paula “Nadine” Weatherly, Joyce “Elaine” Davis, and Thea Martinez. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her surviving: Brothers: Winston, Aaron, and Robert Draughon. Sisters: Hazel Young, Gloria Norris, and Ruth Scoggins. Children: Her son, Farrell (Debra) Strahan, and daughter, Myra (James “Skip”) Williams. Grandchildren: Alvin “Al” Fields, Jessica (Cody) Shaw, Miranda Maloy, Luis Paul Martinez, Brittni Martinez, Chaisty Strahan, Daniel Strahan, Jason Pierce, Jennifer Pierce (Paul Harden), and Zoe Williams. Great-grandchildren: Ty Parker Fields, Beau Shaw, Levi Shaw, Derek Miller, Payton Perkins, Travis Strahan, Charlotte Strahan, and Madalyn Gentry. Two beloved dogs:Tinkerbell and Shadow. Who were always by her side and brought her endless joy. Funeral services will be officiated by Rhonda McNiel Pallbearers: Farrell Strahan, Daniel Strahan, Travis Strahan, Jason Pierce, Brendan Freeman, and James Palmer. Special Recognition: With deepest gratitude and endless thanks to Tara Chessher for always being there without hesitation—for freely giving your time, love, compassion, and tireless support every single day. Thank you for being there through every difficult step, detail, and decision. A heartfelt thanks from Jennifer Pierce for caring for and holding my mom, Myra Williams, up on her hardest days—for being there when I wasn’t and couldn’t be. You’ve been an absolute blessing. My mom and I are grateful beyond measure. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Mark Wiles for providing medical care for more than 20 years, whom Joyce loved like family—including his wife and children. A special thank you to her hospice nurse, Rebecca, and hospice aide, Kierra, with Amedisys Hospice Care, who provided compassion and care, showing love and dignity every day. Exodus 23:20 “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” John 16:22 “Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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Evelyn Joyce Strahan

March 3, 1940 - October 3, 2025