It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joy Littlejohn Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, who left this earth on October 10th, 2026.

Born July 14, 1940, in Waxahachie, Texas, Joy was the only child of Bundy and Marie (McGraw) Littlejohn. Joy graduated from Mildred High School, Navarro College and The University of North Texas. Joy was a teacher at Ennis High School for many years and continued her career with Ennis ISD as Communications Director. She also supported her beloved EIDS by serving on the School Board.

Joy married the love of her life, Charles Wallace Roberts on June 1, 1987. They made their home in Ennis, Texas and Florida before settling in Waxahachie, Texas. Joy is survived by her husband Charles Wallace Roberts, Daughter, Debbie Zhanel and her husband Eddie; Son, David Roberts and his wife Vicki. Grandchildren Lauren Slovak and her husband Jason; Seth Zhanel and his wife Hannah; Crystal Roberts, Cassie Roberts and Mitchell Roberts and his wife Jamie and Great Grandchildren Arlie and Ben Slovak, Wallace and Elenor Zhanel and Becket Roberts.
She is also survived by her Bonus Family Matt and Mavy Segroves and their children.

Joy was a devoted member of Pathways Church and the Ennis Lions Club. Joy loved to travel, loved being with family and playing bridge with her many friends.

Joy is proceeded in death by her parents and many in her beloved Littlejohn Family.

Although Joy will be deeply missed, her family takes great comfort in knowing that she is fully healed in God's Arms and celebrating her heavenly reunion with her beloved parents.

~ Visitation will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2026 at Pathway Church, 1116 Brown Street, Waxahachie, Texas. 

~ Funeral Services will follow at 10 a.m. with graveside services following in Milford Cemetery, Milford Texas.