Funeral services for Joyce Marie Popwell Crawford, age 68 of Dubach, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 24, 2025 at New Prospect Baptist Church with Bro. Marvin Winham and Bro. Larry Bullock officiating. Burial will follow in Unionville Cemetery in Dubach, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Joyce was born July 18, 1957 in Farmerville, LA to Daisy Beth Popwell and John Russell Popwell and passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in her home in Dubach, LA surrounded by her family. Joyce “Motormouth” Popwell met “Bone Crusher” Larry at the age of 15 on the C.B. radio and graduated from Farmerville High School in 1975. Joyce married the love of her life Larry Crawford on February 28th, 1976. Together they had two children, Melissa Renee and Clint Allen Crawford. Family was the center of Joyce’s world, and she poured her heart into creating a home full of love and laughter. Whether it was Sunday dinners, family gatherings, or simple evenings spent together, she cherished every moment with a smile.
Joyce began working at Safeway, where she wore many hats throughout the years. Whether arranging flowers, helping in the deli, or serving customers at the register, she was known for her strong work ethic and her willingness to lend a hand wherever she was needed. Eventually, Joyce retired from Harvest Foods, though anyone who knew her knows that retirement just wasn’t in her nature. Before long, she found herself back at work as a postal worker, where the friendships she formed along her delivery routes became an important part of her everyday life.
Joyce had a contagious laugh and never met a stranger. Everyone she encountered quickly became a friend. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother. Now she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unconditional love.
Joyce is proceeded in death by her father, John Russell Popwell; mother, Daisy Beth Popwell; husband, Larry Lynell Crawford; brother, Johnny Michael Popwell; and sister-in-law, Barbara Barham Crawford. She is survived by daughter, Melissa Crawford; son, Clint Crawford and wife Heather; grandchildren, Schyler and husband Cody Sanderson, Jon Dumas, Kade Dumas and girlfriend Stormy, Katelyn Harvey, and Connor Harvey; great-grandchildren, Henley, Jayce, Jett, and Revan. Joyce is also survived by her sister, Kathy and husband Daniel Groves; brother, Larry Popwell and wife Brenda; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers are Travis Frasier, Craig Crawford, Kerry Gaskin, Nicky Barham, Lance Popwell, and Shaun Popwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Connor Harvey and Caleb Gray.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time Friday at New Prospect Baptist Church.
