of Sulphur Rock, AR
November 12, 1938 - March 12, 2024
Joyce A. Smith, age 85, passed away March 12, 2024. Joyce was born November 12, 1938, to Loyd Helton and Lillie Viola Malcom Helton.
She married the love of her life and best friend, Thomas W. Smith, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. She enjoyed reading her bible, listening to gospel music, and attending church every time the doors were open at First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, where she has been a devout member for many years.
She is survived by three sons, Anthony Smith of Proctor, AR, Tommy Smith of Newark, AR, and Keith Smith of Sulphur Rock, AR; daughter, Loretta Smith of Sulphur Rock, AR; a brother, Butch Helton of Goodlettsville, TN; nine grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter (Janie Smith), four brothers, and three sisters.
Visitation will be held at the First Pentecostal Church in Sulphur Rock at 10:00am on Saturday, March 16, 2024 with funeral services following at 11:00am with Danny Rogers and Wesley Wren officiating.
Burial will be at Mac's Chapel Cemetery in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas under the direction of The Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville, AR.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Smith, Eli Smart, Chase Armstrong, Mason Fick, Jace McNeil, and Andrew Wood. Honorable Pallbearers will be Jesee Wyatt, Jerry Whaley, Jeremy Armstrong, Phillip Fick, Ryan McNeil, and Lane Holman.
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14 Condolence(s)
Donna Huff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Joyce and I were very good friends. I was her hair stylist for several years. I loved her very much.
JudieRose akin
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Sending Love & Many Condolences to Joyce’s Sweet Daughter,, Loretta & Her Brothers ! May-our Lord Speak Peace To All of Your weary souls! Rest assured She’s In the Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
Kathleen V Aumiller
Monday, March 18, 2024
Kathy Eberline
Saturday, March 16, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for God's peace to surround you. Joyce has made it home. What rejoicing must be going on in heaven, when she was reunited with all her loved ones. We will see her again. Love, hugs & prayers to each of you!
Kathy Warren Eberline
Christina Helton
Friday, March 15, 2024
I am so glad that I got to reconnect with my beautiful Aunt Joyce, after all these years! I just wish that I was physically able to travel to come and visit her, like she kept asking me to! She lived a wonderful and beautiful life! She was a lot of times the reason I have always kept my faith in Our LORD! I remember being a lil girl, and her and everyone teaching me things, as a Northern girl from Indiana! I will always remember her kindness and compassion and her love of family!!
Gene and Gene Cook
Friday, March 15, 2024
Amanda, your family is in our prayers and thoughts. ?? all of you.
Linda Whaley
Friday, March 15, 2024
So sorry very sweet caring lady.
Carolyn Schillke
Friday, March 15, 2024
I love you, aunt Joyce.I love the talks on the phone I will miss you.Tell everyone in heaven.I said hi especially daddy
Alan Vickery
Friday, March 15, 2024
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Doug Hammonds
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Aunt Joyce was a precious lady and will be greatly missed. I wish we were able to be there for the memorial service. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. ??????????
Donna Batts
Thursday, March 14, 2024
My heart is sad to hear of your loss. Joyce was a beautiful lady and will be missed terribly. May God bless each of you during this difficult time. Hugs to all.
Ellen Sultzbach
Thursday, March 14, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss,your mom was such a loving, kind and wonderful woman. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know her and her wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Betty Holland
Thursday, March 14, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss, it's gard loosing you Momma. Praying God gives you the comfort only God can give. But I'm so happy for Joyce she hs rejoicing in Heaven with her loved ones. We love you, Kenneth and Betty
Janet Tosh
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Amber, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Hugs and many many prayers