Joyce Turner

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Independence County Humane Society
PO Box 3477
Batesville, AR  72503


A Step Forward
PO Box 2721
Batesville, AR  72503
Joyce Turner

of Batesville, AR

March 29, 1937 - April 4, 2016

Joyce Turner, 79, of Sulphur Rock, died Monday, April 4, 2016 at her home.

She was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on March 29, 1937 to Floyd and Viola Slaughter. She worked at Banquet Foods for 10 years and White River Medical Center in housekeeping for 5 years. Joyce was a member of Missionary Baptist Church.

Joyce collected antiques and knick-knacks, loved working in her yard, and liked to sew. She was very caring and loved her family and dog, Kasha.

Survivors include two sons, David Baker and wife, Patty, of Hensley, AR, Donald Baker and wife, Lisa, of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Cathy Drew and her husband, Jeff, of Batesville.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Hillary Theobald, Jesse Baker, Kristie Baker, Craig Baker, Clint Baker, Jon Drew, and Corey Richardson; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cicero Turner; and three brothers, Buster Slaughter, Gene Slaughter, and Odell Slaughter.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Memorials may be made to Independence County Humane Society, PO Box 3477, Batesville, AR 72503 and A Step Forward, PO Box 2721, Batesville, AR 72503

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Courtney Finley
Maryville, TN
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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Joyce was such a sweet, caring lady. So many wonderful memories with her and Cicero. Your family is in my prayers.