Joyce Faye Downs-Jones was born January 10, 1952 to Robert James Downs, Sr. and Lola Mozee Downs, and was born the seventh child. On October 24, 1994 Joyce married Brit Love. Joyce attended Dunjee High School, Oscar Rose Junior College and graduated in 1972 Altus Junior College. She was a member of Greater Coats Temple C.O.G.I.C., under the leadership of Elder Byrd, and later becoming a member of The Loving St. James Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor, Rev. White. She worked in many nursing homes, private duty nursing and home health care. She was also employed by the Oklahoma School Board for 16 years, and retired due to health reasons. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Tamekia Downs of Spencer, OK, three sisters: Mary Reed, Carrie Harris and Sharon Denton (Freddy Jr.), two brothers Robert Downs, Jr., and Delbert Downs (Carla), three aunts: Laura Nunnelly (R.G.) of Forest Park, OK, Mary Ann Harris, and Louise Porter of Marlin, TX, five sisters-in-law, Mary Downs, Renae Downs, Donetta Starks, Candy Downs and Freddy Downs. One special brother-in-law Jerry Berry of Forest Park, OK, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and many friends.