of West Memphis, AR
February 25, 1930 - May 25, 2015
Joyce Howard, 85, of West Memphis went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Methodist Germantown Hospital.
Mrs. Howard was a member of the Marion First Baptist Church and a retired Elementary School Teacher for the Marion School System, a Leader at Bible Study Fellowship and Community Bible Study.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.E. ''Hot'' Howard.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy Henry of Roland, AR; two sons, Dick Howard of Marion, AR; David Howard of West Memphis, AR; brother Kenneth Armstrong of Loreauville, LA; and eight grandchildren, George, Rachel, John-Michael, Meredith, Mason, Natasha, Riley, and Matt.
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14 Condolence(s)
Steve and Diane
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Dickie, Amy and family, we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. If there ever were a true southern lady with charm and elegance. It was Mrs. Howard. Always a smile on her face and laughter in her heart. She certainly loved her family Always remember what a lady she was and role model for other ladies. Our sympathy is with you all!
A. Scott Day
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
All,
My thoughts have been of your family since I was made aware Mrs. Joyce had passed away.
We so enjoyed seeing her at the Gunnison Methodist 100th, Mother and Father spoke with such fondness of the Howards!
Scott Day (Ann & Alberts son)
Chris Shoemake
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
To Joyce's family, I was surprised today when my husband read to me that your Mom had new wings. Although, I know you all will miss her, as I will too, she lived her earthly time toward her heavenly time. We were so happy to meet her when we moved to Marion in the early 70s because she was Kelly, one of our twin's, second grade teacher. I always enjoyed her voice and her distinctive drawl. She had a contagious joy about her. She was an extremely striking lady back then and continued to be very attractive as she aged. I should not have been taken aback with her age, had I related her age to mine, but I was. To me, she never aged. We enjoyed a trip to the Holy Land with her in our group. I will treasure my memories and time spent with her as I know the family will as well. Take comfort in knowing she made it home if her life here reflected where she is now. With deep respect for a southern lady. Sincerely, Chris Shoemake
Nancy Turner
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
With deepest sympathy.
MaryEllen&DavidErvin
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
We are sadden by your lose. But rejoice in her homegoing. I will miss her hugs.She was a neat lady. We are praying for ya'll. Love in Christ Jesus
Roger Atkins
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Dickie, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roger
Deb Munoz
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Ms Joyce was such a wonderful lady. Prayers for the family.
Barbara Stuckey
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
I am so very sorry for the sadness you all are feeling at this time.
Sue Bonds
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
I really enjolyed having Joyce in our Bible study group May God bless and comfort you at this time. Sue Bonds
Cheryl House
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
So sorry to learn that Joyce passed away. Had such a good visit with her when she was in the hospital in late April. She was in the room right beside my mother-in-law. I know you will all miss her terribly, but she's not having trouble breathing today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Stephens
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Dickie,
I am so sorry about your momma. Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ted Ferguson
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Dickie, know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, take care....
Teddy Ferguson
Sharon Swepston Hardin
Monday, May 25, 2015
Joyce was a lovely lady. She taught my Bible Study Class with much love and understanding.
OD & Nannette Baker
Monday, May 25, 2015
We wish to extend our condolences to the family at this time. May you be comforted by the promise of the resurrection and the knowledge that soon death will be no more and never again will we have to bury our loved ones. God makes this wonderful promise to is at Isaiah 25:8 where it states that he will "swallow up death forever." I hope you find solace in these words.