Joyce Smith-Houchins, 51, Indianapolis, passed away March 26th, 2014 with her family by her side. Joyce was born July 23, 1962 to James and Molly (Slinker) Smith. She was a nurse staffing coordinator at Forest Creek Village. Joyce was well known and loved by her neighborhood where she lived her entire life. Joyce loved her family, friends, dogs, and karaoke. She could put a smile on anyone’s face with her larger than life personality. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving to cherish her memory are her brother, C.B. (Angie) Smith; sister, Becky (Rick) Vail; niece, Molly; nephews, James and Scotty; and step-son, Chris. Her services will held Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Southport Presbyterian Church at Stop 11 and Emerson. Visitation will start at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 5p.m. Donations for the Humane Society of Indianapolis may be directed to Joyce’s brother C.B. Online condolences may be made at indianafuneralcare.com.
Becky Vail says
Little sister: It has only been 3 days, and with each day I am missing you more. My “craaazzeee” little sister is not with me anymore. Not a phone call away. Who will go with me to my Mexican Restaurants and flirt with the cute waiters? Who am I going to call when I am mad, sad, bored…Who is going to come out and garden with me and drink cold tea all day long? I know every time the wind moves the trees, and my hanging chimes sound I will think of you. Love for ever and ever.
Becky
Jennifer McClure says
To Becky and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! My heart aches for you! May God comfort you. Your in my thoughts and prayers!!
Brittany Zeigler says
She was a great woman,the memeory of her will always be alive.
Sue "Pellow" Haley says
Dear Becky and CB,
My deepest sympathy in your
time of loss. I am praying
for your peace and thinking
of Joyce “singing with the
saints around His throne”.
God bless,
Sue Pellow Haley
Janis McLain Ward says
So sorry for your loss CB and Becky. Joyce was loved by all us neighborhood kids.
Sing with the Angels Joyce!
Love to all!
Janis McLain
belinda says
Joyce i miss you alot i wish youed still call i may not be family but to me joyce was family i love youand miss you
diane shinkle says
When I think of my cousin Joyce. It always brings a smile to my face and joy in my heart. Joyce had so much love and always shared it with so many. Our family is so blessed to have Joyce. You will truly be missed, but never forgotten. Love, Diane & Buddy
Valerie and Greg Billingsley says
Becky and CB – Greg and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear sister and our hearts are breaking for you all. We hope that in the coming days you feel the peace and comfort of of God, as he promises to draw near to those who are grieving. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything or even just need to talk!
Greg and Valerie Billingsley
Teresa Woods says
Becky and CB, I can’t imagine the sadness you are feeling, but I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Joyce was wonderful and she loved our Doolin family so much. Our reunions will never be the same. I hope time will lessen your pain and all of the good memories will help you to smile again. Love you, cousin Teresa
Doody VanArsdale says
Joycie, no body does it better when it came to our singing karaoke. You were the light at any table any time. I’ll love ya forever chick. My heart goes out to the Smith family who I know loved her so very dearly.
Doody, Jennifer, and Dannye
Wayne Wyatt says
Becky, C.B. & Family, What can I say or do that hasn’t already been said or done? I loved Joyce as much as I love any family member that I have, and even though I’ve been absent from the “neighborhood” for close to thirty years, I still talked with her occasionally and it still hurts just the same, to me any way. Joyce was such a sweet spirit and was always thanking me for bringing your dad James back around when I would pick and sing with them both. Well, she is singing and dancing with James and Molly now on the other side. I am so sorry for your loss because I know how much it hurts to lose a sibling that was way too young to leave this earth. She and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Ernie Slinker says
We wasn’t very close but you was my cousin and I will miss you R.I.P Joyce tell everybody in heaven I said Hello love Little E
Becky vail says
Thanks to you all for your shared memories and condolences. They are bringing great comfort as I read through them this morning.