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.
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7 Condolence(s)
Debbie Williams
Saturday, January 11, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Joy's passing. She was such a kind lady. Enjoyed the years we spent together at the Nazarene church. She was truly a blessing to others.
Dora Gail Bramlett
Saturday, January 11, 2025
So many memories of Joy throughout my childhood. Sorry James and Jan for your loss. She was a sweet lady.
Laura Kay
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Lovely, sweet, very dedicated lady to her work, her religion and to her friends and acquaintances that she made feel special just by her saying “good morning”….she ALWAYS made you feel welcome everyday for a very long time….Heaven had truly gained a Godly Angel….. their gain is our loss….she will always hold a special place in my heart and soul! Till we meet again Ms. Joy!!!!
Niki Gawenis
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I do remember her she was a sweet lady met her sometime at Walmart and we talked. Prayer for the family.
Wendell & Juanema Hinesley
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Our sincerest sympathy to your family. Joy was a wonderful, friendly, & kind, Christian lady that we met at Clinton Nazarene Church where we attended and worshipped together for several years. We loved her dearly especially for her sweet personality and the way she cared about her church family and friends. We are so thankful we were privileged to know her and claim her as a friend. We sort of had Arlberg in common as that was the first place I was introduced to in Arkansas when my step-father took our family there to visit his parents in 1953. Going down the mountain to Arlberg was quite an experience for a kid from the plains of central Illinois! We know Joy will be missed as she's been with you, loved you, & surely prayed for you all for many years! God gave her a long life on this earth so she would have time to know & love all those precious grandchildren!
Laura Grimes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers to you all. Praying for comfort & peace for you all in your loss.
Gladys Maxwell
Monday, January 6, 2025
Joy was a sweet lady lived by her growing up. Lots of wonderful memories. Prayers to the family.