of Griffithville, AR

July 5, 1935 - August 24, 2023

Joyce Jane McDoniel, 88, of Griffithville completed her earthly journey on Thursday morning, August 24, 2023 with her family at her bedside. She was a member of Griffithville United Methodist Church and was very active in all community activities. Joyce was born on July 5, 1935 in Wattensaw, Arkansas to Wesley Lee and Robie Mae Whitener Sherrill.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 57 years at the time of his death, Emmitt H, McDoniel, Jr.; one sister, Mary Alice Sherrill and one nephew, Steve Sherrill. Left to cherish her memories is her son, Jeff (Amanda) McDoniel; her grandchildren, Ashley and PJ McDoniel and Kayla Turpin; her nieces and nephew, Jimmy and Martha Rogers and Stacy Sherrill; along with other extended family members and many friends.

Joyce was the coordinator for the Wednesday evening children's program at Griffithville United Methodist Church and even during COVID she kept in touch with each family on a weekly basis. She served her community by working the election polls and in the Senior Center. Her biggest love was her home and the farm. She did not want to be anywhere but on the farm. She was proud of what she and Jr. had set up and wanted for their family to come.

Visitation will be 5-7PM Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home and the funeral service will be 10:00AM Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Dogwood Cemetery in Griffithville. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com