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.
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22 Condolence(s)
Sue Miller
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Joyce was a wonderful person inside and out. We were classmates and friends at School of the Ozarks. Praying for comfort and peace.
Sue Mottesheard Miller
Brenda Miller
Friday, March 29, 2024
Sandy and Kirk Bradley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Prayers for the family. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Lois Koerber
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s death. Prayers for her family. She and I became friends as neighbors and telephone friends after a move. Will miss her friendship.
Sally G. Darnell
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
I am so saddened by the loss of my good friend Joyce. I am so thankful that she reached out to me when I needed her and became part of my life. We phone chatted almost every day, a lot of laughs and long winded stories. She loved her family, so Kevin my heart goes out to you - she will be missed so very much.
Billie Brisco
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kevin and family, Your mother was a very kind and sweet person. I have known her for many years, since in the 60's when we worked at Levi's together. She was always positive and fun to be around.
Prayers for family.
Paula Darnell
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kevin and family,
I was so heartbroken to learn of Joyce’s passing. I met Joyce last year after she and my mother, Sally Darnell, became friends. It was such a joy to sit with Joyce in her lovely home where we had several visits. She was so very kind and gracious and fun to be around. Joyce was such a good friend to my mom and I am so very grateful for that friendship. I will miss her dearly.
Debra Jones (Ann)
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing lady.
Debbie
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed Prayers coming your way.
Dennis Patrick
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Joyce was a very special person and cousin, I will miss our phone conversations as we worked on family history together. Kevin, Bonita and all those closest to her my deepest sympathies, this loss has sadden all of us.
Kim Clemence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
So sorry for you loss Kevin! ????
Ann Sanders
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Kevin, Your Mom was always such a sweet lady. Her beautiful smile would light up a room. I'm so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and all the family. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you.
Shannon Crawford Williams
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Kevin, I am so sorry and praying God’s comfort, strength and peace to you and all your family.
Mike and Linda Beasley
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
We would drive to Arkansas for 43 years and spend some very happy times with Joyce and John over the years. I am so glad we got to see Joyce last November. She will be in Heaven with John now. Linda treated her more like a sister than an aunt.
Mike & Cindy Nebe
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Words cannot describe how much Aunt Joyce meant to me. Countless memories of spending summers with her, uncle John and Kevin. I’m so glad I got to visit with her in November 2023. I will miss her so much.
Love and prayers to my Arkansas family.
Liesl Williamson
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
So sorry to hear about Joyce. So thankful that I got to meet her back in the fall. Matt and I are praying for peace for y’all during this time.
Eddie Beasley, Ashleigh Nichols, and Willa Beasley
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
As a kid, I loved going up to Harrison and spending time with Aunt Joyce and Uncle John. I’ll always remember she refused to get on the Fire in the Hole ride at Silver Dollar City due to a series of urban legends, haha. She will be missed and we loved her very much.
Sandi Norton Ashcraft
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Kevin, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be lifting you up in prayer.
Gae Lynn Moser
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
No words can express how sorry we are for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Andrew and Leslie Housley
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Wendy Watkins and family
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
We all love her so dearly. Such a special person in our lives.
Connie
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
“My deepest sympathies during this difficult time”