Joy Halbert Meador

A graveside service for Joy Halbert Meador, age 91, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Oakland Cemetery with Chaplain Kimberly Oliver and Bro. Jeff Carroll officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Joy Halbert Meador was born on November 7, 1935, in Rusk, Texas, to parents, Wyatt and Nora (Clark) Halbert and went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2026.
Joy graduated from Dialville School and later earned an associate degree from Tyler Junior College. In 1958, she married the love of her life, Jerry Meador, and together they built a life centered on family, faith, and hard work.
Throughout her career, Joy worked for Norman & Summers Law Firm and United Gas in Jacksonville, and later for Humble Oil in Houston until 1967. Following their move to Upshur County, she embraced the role of farm and ranch wife, faithfully supporting her family and helping manage the ranching operation for nearly six decades.
A devoted Christian, Joy was a member of First Baptist Church of Judson in Longview and Oakland Baptist Church. She was known for her humble spirit, servant's heart, and genuine kindness toward others. Joy found great joy in caring for her family and was never happier than when she was preparing meals or baking treats to share with neighbors and friends. Her hospitality and generosity touched countless lives and reflected the love she carried in her heart.
In her later years, Joy resided at Brookdale Assisted Living in Henderson, where she was blessed by the compassionate care, attention, and love shown by the staff. Her family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful Brookdale team, the caregivers of Concho Heart Hospice, and especially her devoted caregiver and dear friend, Amy Wilson, for the comfort, compassion, and friendship they provided.
Joy will be remembered for her steadfast faith, gentle nature, selfless service, and the deep love she shared with her family, friends, and community.
Joy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Jerry Meador, and parents, Wyatt and Nora (Clark) Halbert.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Janet Cavazoz, and husband, Roy, Julie Russell, and husband, Michael, and Jerilyn Williams, and husband, Eric; son, Justin Meador; grandchildren, Jessica Davis, and husband, Grant; Elizabeth Ware, and husband, Kody; Micah Hussell, and spouse, May, Easton Williams, and wife, Crystal, Mary Jane Guyton, and husband, Clint, Elyana Williams, and Elijah Russell, and wife, Brooke. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Isaac, Nora, Carson, Emma, Andrew, Russell, Conrad, Everett, Henry, and Shepherd.
Pallbearers will be Roy Cavazoz, Eric Williams, Michael Russell, Elijah Russell, Clinton Guyton, Kody Ware, and Grant Davis.
Rather than customary condolences, the family requests donations be made to Oakland Cemetery at 909 CR 2103, Rusk, TX 75785.