Joy Kathryn Lovett (Barker) passed away in her home in Bryan, TX on August 28, 2025. She is survived by her husband, David, her brother, Jimmy (Barbara) of Willis, TX, her daughter Alice of Bryan, TX, and her sons Steven (Selayoa) of Emporia, KS, Mark (Kristi) of Wichita, KS and Paul (Toni) of Hoisington, KS, as well as twelve grandchildren and family and friends too numerous to count.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider making a charitable donation to the following:

Soviet Gospel Association- Slavic Gospel Association | SGA, Voice of the Martyrs- The Voice of the Martyrs, Focus on the Family- Home, Joni and Friends- Joni and Friends | Sharing Hope Through Hardship, Godtel- Godtel, Presbyterian Ministerial Relief PCA- Home, House of Compassion- House of Compassion Lufkin, Matamoros Children's Home- Matamoros Childrens Home | Welcome, Laborers in Fields of Education- Laborers In Fields of Education (LIFE), Hospice Brazos Valley- Hospice End Of Life Care - Hospice Brazos Valley