Joy Magby

Joy Magby, 89, of Carlsbad, NM, went to her heavenly home on September 25, 2024.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st at Dog Canyon Family Cemetery, 5452 Queens HWY at 11:00 AM.

Joy was born on September 5, 1935, to Sybal Chester and Guy Moon. She grew up and attended school in Carlsbad. She married Edgar Magby in 1953. Joy and her husband were blessed by the gift of six children: Justin, LaVerne, Roland, Brad, Larea and Shane (died at birth).

Joy dedicated her life to her family and God. She was the leader of her children's 4H and active in their FFA groups and rodeos. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and later Otis Baptist. Joy taught Sunday School and loved singing in the choir. Her favorite past times included dancing with Edgar, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Joy was always happy and full of life. Her robust laugh was something everyone loved, and her joy of life was apparent by her namesake.

Joy Magby was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Edgar Magby; parents, siblings, and son. Joy is survived by her son, Justin Magby and wife Kathy, of Paden, OK; daughter, LaVerne and husband David Maley of Nogal, NM; son, Roland Magby of Carlsbad; son Brad Magby and wife, Leslie of Bakersfield, CA; and daughter, Larea and husband, Todd Seevers, of Helendale, CA. Joy is also survived by her nine grandchildren: Wes Magby, Kristy Ross, Jason Maley, Jeff Maley, Allen Magby, Jake Magby, Jill Rueter, Jordan Seevers, and Shelbi Hoiten; 19 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Wes Magby, Jason Maley, Jeff Maley, Allen Magby, Jake Magby, and Scott Hoiten.