Joyce Compton Harrington

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Joyce Compton

Harrington, who went to be with her Lord at the age of 97 on January 29, 2024, in Fairhope,

Alabama.

Born on December 9, 1926, in Putnam, Alabama, Joyce received a Bachelor of Science in

Bacteriology from University of Alabama and remained an avid Crimson Tide fan. She lived in

New Orleans, Louisiana, where she was schoolteacher, a Saints football fan, and a cherished

member of First Baptist Church of New Orleans. Her life was a testimony of God's power of

grace, love, and steadfastness, leaving a legacy of faith with all those knew her.

She is survived by her adoring daughters, Rhonda Kelley and her husband, Charles S. Kelley, Jr.,

and Mitzi Woodson and her husband, Stephen Woodson; sister, Rosmund Compton;

grandchildren, Charles David Ramsey, Jr., his wife Erin and children Ella, Charlie and Leighton,

Michael Dent Ramsey, his wife Samantha and children Alice and Jack, Aaron Robert Ramsey,

his wife Catherine and children Mia, Margot and Ada, and Brent Allan Ramsey.

She is preceded in death by her infant son Robert Grey Harrington, parents, A. W. and LuPearl

Compton, Sr., brother A. W. "Buck" Compton, Jr., and sister Barbara Ann Pritchett.

Funeral services were held at Nanafalia Baptist Church in Nanafalia, Alabama, on February 3,

2024. She was buried alongside family at Nanafalia Baptist Cemetery.

A shining light and a source of unwavering faith, Joyce's legacy will be carried on through her

family and friends, and the countless lives she impacted. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be

made in Joyce's memory to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Attn: IA, 3939 Gentilly

Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70126.

Condolences may be offered at www.obryantchpaelfh.com

Arrangements made by O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home.