Joyce Centenio St. Columbia

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Sunday, September 25, 2016
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Mary's Catholic Church
123 Columbia Street
Helena, AR  72342
Monday, September 26, 2016
10:00 a.m.


Rosary
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Sunday, September 25, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Holly Street
Helena, AR  72342
Joyce Centenio St. Columbia

of Helena, AR

November 2, 1938 - September 22, 2016

Joyce Centenio St. Columbia, age 77, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born November 2, 1938 in Helena to the late Pete and Josephine Centenio. Mrs. St. Columbia was a member of Junior Auxiliary, St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Altar Society, and she was very active in St. Mary's choir. She attended Webster College in St. Louis where she was a music major.

Mrs. St. Columbia was very skilled in the culinary arts''''it was a Sunday tradition for the family to gather for lunch after church. She had recipes published in Southern Living magazine. Her greatest joy in life was her family.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe St. Columbia; two sons, Joe St. Columbia, Jr. (Rhonda) and Vance St. Columbia (Celia), both of Helena; four grandchildren, Lauren St. Columbia Baggett (Anthony), Joseph St. Columbia, III, Vance St. Columbia, II, and Reed St. Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A service for Joyce St. Columbia will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home with rosary services to follow. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena. Father Gilbert Tairo, CSSp and Father Martin Vu, CSSp will officiate.

Pallbearers are Adrian Messina, Ed Pat Wright, Ben Pittman, Eddie Richmond, Bud Ainsworth and Jay Hollowell. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Hargraves, Dick Parker, Jim Frazier, Vincent Glorioso, Sam Saia, Brian Miller, Phillip Gattas, Sam Elardo, Sammy C. Brocato, Michael Richmond, Will Bradham, Mike Davidson and John Hunter.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Organ Fund.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.


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22 Condolence(s)
Dawn
any, OH
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Friday, September 30, 2016

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved. May the fond memories shared with her and the resurrection hope Jesus spoke about in the Bible at John 5:28,29, be a source of comfort during this time of pain and grief. To read or listen to the Bible’s answer to the question, “Can the Dead Really Live Again?”, type the following URL into your browser: tinyurl.com/mezwv23.

Rose Evans
Streamwood,
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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Praying for the family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽!!!!

Edith Ann Morris Gammel
Friars Point,
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Monday, September 26, 2016

Praying for the family!! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

John Hoy
Helena-W. Helena, AR
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Monday, September 26, 2016

To the St. Columbia family, I offer my condolences and my prayers.

Cheryl Centenio
Dayton, TN
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Monday, September 26, 2016

Joe, you and the family are in my thoughts in regards to the passing of my cousin. Joyce is at peace completely; mind, body and spirit. May you always keep fond memories of your lives together. Please take care.

Joanne (Joni) Ainsworth Shaw
Brandon,
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Sunday, September 25, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about Joyce. I vividly recall crossing Arkansas Street from my Grandma Papa's house to visit Joyce's mother & father (Aunt Josephine, Uncle Pete) & seeing Joyce & Jo. Always the best of food & lots, lots of laughter!!! We shared lots of love on AR street for many years. Wish we could turn back the clock & repeat! Sincere sympathy & love
Joni

Joyce Summerhill Stanford
Lexa, AR
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Sunday, September 25, 2016

Mr. Joe, I was saddened to hear that Mrs. Joyce passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family. What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky that I knew her.

Patricia Reid
Massapequa Park, NY
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Sunday, September 25, 2016

My Dear cousin Joe and Family,
Please know our Prayers and our Love are with you at this time of such deep sorrow. We know by our faith that she is in the arms of our Loving Lord, and with those she loved who've gone Home. May your faith, and her loving spirit help you through these days. She is with you, always, as are our Prayers for you all.
God be with you, to soothe your souls and remind you that Joyce's new life has only just begun.
Our deepest Sympathy and Love,
The Fazio Reid Family, NY

Marvin Vernon
Madison,
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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Joe, my goodness, sir, I was just on Facebook and saw that your sweet Joyce has passed away. I understand what you are going through! I wish I could be there with you Monday, but I cannot. Please accept my sincerest sympathy and love. God be with you and your family in the many days ahead.

Susan Faust Lorimer
Dallas, TX
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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Dear Mr. St. Columbia, Joe, and Vance,

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. St. Columbia's passing. I will always remember her with a warm and welcoming smile on her face. She was a very special lady with a lot of love in her heart. You will be in our prayers.

With love for you all,

Susan

Harold and Mary Henderson
Marvell, AR
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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Joe and Family - You were all so blessed to have such a kind and sweet wife, mother, grandmother. Our prayers are with you all and know that God will give each of you the comfort you need at this time.

Barry and Jill Lawrence
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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Just finding this out. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Such a wonderful lady. We know she will be missed.

Angela brocato hood
Walker,
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Friday, September 23, 2016

Joe I am so sorry to read that Joyce passed away my prayers and thoughts are with your family

Kelly and John King
helena,
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Friday, September 23, 2016

We are so sorry. Joyce was such a hospitable person who made everyone feel welcome. She will be missed. Love to you all.

Wayne Bryan
Tumbling Shoals, AR
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Friday, September 23, 2016

Was so saddened to learn of Mrs. Joyce's passing. But rejoice knowing GOD called her home as his plan.
My Prayers for the St. Columbia family's Peace and Comfort.

Dana Crabtree
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Friday, September 23, 2016

I am so sorry for yalls loss. Yall will be in our prayers during this hard time. Mrs St Columbia was such a sweet lady. She will be missed.

Arthur Raff
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Friday, September 23, 2016

Great lady and a great cook that raised a fine family. She will be missed by all that knew her.

jim mayer
baton rouge, LA
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Friday, September 23, 2016

The greatest wife, mother grandmother & friend. I was honored to be in her and Joes wedding. Joe,Joe Jr. & Vance you are in our thoughts and prayers, Diane, Jim, Marla, Caren & Adam Mayer &Clarence,Maxine & Ruth Mayer

June White
Fayetteville,
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Friday, September 23, 2016

I am so very dorry for your loss. My prayer is that God will hold you all in his arms.
June White

Kevin Smith
Helena, AR
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Friday, September 23, 2016

Ms Joyce was a wonderful person and so nice to everyone she met. Our community will miss her dearly. Our sympathies with Mr. Joe and all the St. Columbia family. RIP Ms. Joyce. Thank you for all you did for us, our town, and our church. Kevin, Sissy, Drew, Nate, Virginia and Caroline Smith

Jackie Sanders
Helens,
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Friday, September 23, 2016

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Joyce. She was s fine woman with a kind heart. She will be greatly missed.

Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Lexa, AR
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Friday, September 23, 2016

So sorry about this sweet lady, and I know she will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have her in their life. Our prayers are with Joe & Family. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib