of Yellville, AR
December 28, 1944 - July 5, 2022
JoElla Baker, age 77, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Yellville. She was born December 28, 1944 in Harrison, Arkansas to the late Elva Lee and Lucille (Burleson) Kirkwood.
JoElla was a lifetime resident of Marion County, she worked as an inspector for MarBax Shirt Factory for many years. After she retired, she and her husband Charles would spend their winters in Texas, they did this for several years. She was best known as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her daughter; Joanalia Proffitt (Mark) of Yellville; two brothers, Leroy Kirkwood of Newport and Elza Guy Kirkwood of Beebe, Arkansas; one sister, Janelle Kirkwood of Springdale, Arkansas; two grandsons, Logan Adams and Reid McGaughey and one great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles.
Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 am Monday, July 11, 2022 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
A Graveside service will follow at 10:30 am Monday, July 11, 2022 at Layton Cemetery with Pastor James Foster officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Reid McGaughey, Logan Adams, Rusty Evans, Jason Proffitt, Steve Evans and B.J. Reeves.
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11 Condolence(s)
Daniel and Kim
Monday, July 11, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a very loving lady
Lou Annis Kelley
Sunday, July 10, 2022
My love and heartfelt sympathy.
Teresa nunnery
Saturday, July 9, 2022
So very sorry for your family
Nora Keeter
Saturday, July 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss of your mother God bless you prayers for you and your family
Joyce Byerly
Friday, July 8, 2022
She was an amazing person...she was like a mom to me growing up....she's at peace now and in Heaven with best friends and family looking down on us and watching over us like aleays.....prayers and hugs and lots of love to the family
Joanne Nelson
Friday, July 8, 2022
So sorry & she is at peace now with her husband & the Lord.
Mike and Donna Benton Treat
Friday, July 8, 2022
To all the family
So sorry for your loss. We work with her at the shirt factory for a long time. Lots of laughs and good memories of JoElla. I pray God gives you all peace at this very sad time. ðŸ™ðŸŒ·
Barbara Davenport
Friday, July 8, 2022
Joanalia, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom.
Sherry Huskey
Friday, July 8, 2022
My aunt JoJo was a loving aunt to me. We always had fun wherever we went and were raised just like sisters. She is now gone but will never be forgotten! I Love you JoJo.â¤
Kevin and Christine Thomas
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Sorry for your loss.
Kevin Thomas
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Sorry for your loss.