of Harrison, AR

March 17, 1943 - March 25, 2024

Joyce K. Housley, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at the age of 81 at her home on Monday, March 25, 2024. Joyce was born March 17, 1943, to Troy and Myra (Baker) Patrick. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 42 years, John Housley; her brothers, Troy Patrick, Jr. and Paul David Patrick, and her sister, Imogene Watkins.

Joyce was a member of CrossRoads Community Church. Her husband, John, was quite the fisherman and Joyce was employed for some time in the process of making fishing rods at what started over 45 years ago as Behrco and later became Ark-Rod. When she was able, she loved to enjoy activities with her grandchildren, Carson and Olivia Housley, whether going to basketball and baseball games, taking them fishing down by ''Auntie's'', a sewing lesson or two, or making apple strawberry juice at home. In the last few years, she enjoyed watching online events of Carson playing basketball and Olivia doing band and color guard. She loved the texts, calls, and visits from her many nieces and nephews scattered around Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. She enjoyed her church family and being able to contribute to the quilting group and their service to the church and community.

Joyce is survived by her son, Kevin Housley, and his wife, Wendy; her grandson, Carson and her granddaughter, Olivia all of Springdale, Arkansas. She is also survived by her sister, Bonita Presley of Flippin; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her greatly.


Visitation was on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at CrossRoads Community Church.

The funeral service was on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at CrossRoads Community Church with Brother Johnny Walters and Brother Paul Braschler officiating.

Burial was in the Summers Cemetery on Cottonwood Road in Harrison, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Dennis LaRue, Kenneth Hullett, Paul Dean Patrick, Robert Patrick, Russell Presley, and Stephen Patrick.


Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com