Joyce Hopson Harrison Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Hopson Harrison (Meridian, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 16, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Archie Matthews, Sr. and Laura Matthews. She is survived by: her daughter Audrea Renee Harrison (Martin Onofua) of Smyrna, TN.; her husband Curtis Lewis Harrison; her sons, Curtis Chevelle Harrison and Joshua Lewis Harrison; her siblings, Sylvester Hopson (Eileen) of Meridian, MS, James Hopson (Bessie) of Meridian, MS, Archie Matthews Jr. (Barbara) of Lauderdale, MS, Terry Lard (Tiffany) of Birmingham, AL, Tyrone Lard (Aretha) of Jenkins, AL, Douglas Scott (Azar) of Huntsville, AL, Edward Lard of Lauderdale, MS, Rodney Lard of Lauderdale, MS, Michael Naylor of York, AL, Ronald Hubbard of Detroit, MI., Jennifer Lowe of Meridian, MS, Brenda Boyd (Casey) of Meridian, MS, Kimberly Scott Granger (Bill) of Ward, AL, Tanesha Lard of Lauderdale, MS and Lucinda Alford of Indiana; her grandchildren, Laurielle Onofua, Omari Onofua of Smyrna, TN and Adonis Harrison of Huntsville, AL.; and her sister Pamela Sturdivant. She is also survived by several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins.

She later started working at Rush Foundation Hospital after her health declined, she moved to Tennessee to be close to her daughter.