Joyce "Sissy" "Mom" Marie Allison

Joyce was born at home in Ponta, Texas. Her father worked in the oilfield, and the family traveled extensively throughout the South. She left school when she married but later earned her GED, reflecting her strong commitment to education. Throughout her life, Joyce worked in a variety of industries and pursued many interests. She had a deep passion for genealogy, reading, and the film industry. A proud member of the Scottish Society of NWLA, she also lived in Scotland off and on for several years.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Orren Haskell Bowling, Sr. and Jimmie Marie Wallace Bowling; her brother, Orren Haskell Bowling, Jr.; her nephew, Orren Haskell Bowling (Trey); two grandchildren, Christina and Kenneth “Duke” Creel; and her husbands, Edward Creel and Donald “Rusty” Allison. Left to cherish her memory include her brother, Michael Bowling and wife Trisha; her children, Teresa Creel, Kenneth Wayne Creel and wife Dawn, Jonathan Keith Creel and wife Nina, and Jimmy Edward Creel and wife Gail; along with a multitude of relatives including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118. Funeral services celebrating the life of Joyce will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd, Shreveport, LA 71109.