Barbara V Joyiens

Barbara Violet Telfor Joyiens was born November 7th, 1927 in Somerset Bermuda to parents Ivan and Mable Johnson and she passed on to her Savior February 12, 2017 in Plano, Texas. Barbara ventured to the United States as a single 20 year old registered nurse. Ventured because, in 1947, this was both a brave and daring feat for a lone woman of any age; but Barbara wasn't just any young lady. She was strong, resilient, determined, and fiercely independent. She was indeed, a woman before her time. Working harder than any person should ever have to for her entire life, she sacrificed quietly for those she loved and never asked for anything in return. With little money and a house full of children she opened her home to anyone in need of food or shelter, welcoming them as her own. She was smart, witty, and spoke her mind clearly and without filter. Her faith was unyielding and it provided her strength during the hardest of times. She was loved by many and an inspiration to all who had the honor of knowing her. Barbara was the eldest daughter and had four sisters; Sheila Trott, Ruth Riley, Eustace Johnson, and Grace Brangman. Barbara is survived by her sister Gracie, daughters Linda Joyiens, Barbara Joyiens, Terry Joyiens, Kathy and son-in-law Kirk Kelley, son Dr. Francis Barnes, her grandchildren Nicholas Nappi, Gina Spaulding, Alena Joyiens, Ian Kelley, Fletcher Kelley, and her soon-to-be great granddaughter Sloane Spaulding. She was also the mother of the late Edwin Joyiens and the late Allen Joyiens. Dear Mommy, If I knew the last time I saw you would be the last time I'd see you, I would have hugged you longer. I would have squeezed you harder. I would have held your hand. I would have kissed your face tenderly. If I knew the last time I saw you would be the last time I'd see you, I would have told you how much I've learned from you. I would have told you how much you mean to me. I would have told you how much I've loved you from the start. If I knew the last time I saw you would be the last time I'd see you Mommy, I would have told you that everything is going to be alright and that I can't wait for the day I get see you again. Soar with the angels my dear. Until we meet again. With love from all of your babies you leave behind. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Barbara's life Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Life Point Church, 4501 Hedgecoxe Road, Plano, Texas 75024.