of Clinton, AR

September 23, 1931 - January 6, 2025

Joy Ruth George, 93, of Clinton, Arkansas was born to the late Edward and Nora Pearl (Arnold) Cates on September 23, 1931 in Arlberg, Arkansas and passed from this life on January 6, 2025 in Clinton. She was a long-time and loyal Wal-Mart associate that was instrumental in opening the first Wal-Mart in Clinton. Joy was the oldest and longest attending member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene.

Joy is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of thirty years, Norman George; one son, Joe George; one step-grandson, Steve Watts and one sister, Lida Cates.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: James Little (Debbie), Jan Dewey (Gary); seven grandchildren, Melanie Fosko (Billy), Josh Little (Penny), Amanda Gentry (Gary), Owen George, Katie Cure (Josh), Tim Dewey (Holly), Travis Dewey; seventeen great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; a special niece and caregiver, Ramona Miller and a host of other relatives and many friends. Granny Joy cherished her children and grandchildren above her own life.

Pallbearers are: Ryan Fosko, Nash Little, Hogan Little, Reece Fosko and Lex Little.

Visitation will be from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2025 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 pm at the funeral home. Joy will be laid to rest in Pee Dee Cemetery following the funeral.

A heartfelt thank you is extended to the Ozark Health Nursing Center for the compassionate care given to Joy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pee Dee Cemetery fund.

To express online condolences please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
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