Joyce Sanders Little

Joyce Sanders Little

DANVILLE – Joyce Sanders Little, 86, of Lucy Chapel Rd., passed away Tuesday December 23, 2025 at her residence.

Services will be held Saturday December 27, 2025 at 11:00AM at Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Elder Sam Bryant, Rev. Steve Hamrick, and Rev. Robbie Passmore will officiate.

Mrs. Little was born in Danville, GA, the daughter of the late Vance Peacock Sanders and Myrtle Collins Sanders. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Bobby Fitchue Little. Her sons David Wayne Little and David Joseph Thompson. Her brother Herman Vance Sanders. Her daughter in law Stephanie Little. Joyce was a Homemaker and a faithful member of Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church.

Joyce was a devoted wife, homemaker, mother, and grandmother to her family. She was called by various names over the years and had recently graduated to “Nanny”. She was truly the Proverbs 31 woman to her family, always living a life for all to follow, especially her children and grandchildren in serving God and family. She left behind a legacy more precious than rubies and gold. Known for her kindness, humility and meek spirit, to know her was to love her and appreciate her values. She will truly be missed by her family, church and all who knew her in the community.

Survivors include her children, Bobby “Larry” Little, Brenda Goff, Carolyn (Rex) Beacham, and Lisa (Troy) Brantley. Daughter in laws, Patty Little and Donna Thompson. Grandchildren, Bridget (Chris) Bryant, Shaun (Lori) Little, Dana Hazen, Katie (Travis) Logue, Becky (Michael) Adams, Lindsay (Brad) Ellington, Haley (Charles) Barnes, Amanda (Ryan) Melvin, Melissa (Dylan) Davis, and Jeremy (Kasey) Thompson. Eighteen Great Grandchildren, and Two Great Great Grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am Saturday before services in the church.

Flower are appreciated or donations may be made to the Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

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Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.