August 23, 1930 - October 24, 2024

Joyce Irene Pavlas Pospisil Hemby, 94, passed away on October 24, 2024 in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was born on August 23, 1930 in Moulton, Texas to the late John and Hattie Horak Pavlas.

She is survived by three sons, Gary Pospisil and wife, Linda of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, Mark Pospisil of West Memphis, Arkansas and Wayne Pospisil and wife, Alice of Marion, Arkansas; two daughters, Lynette Bergdoll and husband, Joe of Memphis, Tennessee and Jeannine Brawner and husband, Claude, III of Wynne, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Angela Munroe and husband, Dan, J.R. Pospisil and wife, Haley, Nicole Riggio and husband, Sam, Sarah Pospisil and husband, Brian Peterson, Lauren Dodson and husband, Bryce, Joseph Bergdoll and wife, Carley, C.E. Brawner IV and wife, Chelsea, Josh Pospisil and wife, Erica, Brett Bergdoll and wife, Samantha; 24 great-grandchildren, Wade, Will, Webb, Hunter, Brogan, Addie, Chloe, Neal, Sam, Millie, Nora, Franny, Dupree, Parker, Macoy, Hattie Grace, Maddie, Mia, Walker, Fisher Kate, Lane, James, McLean and Murphy and one great-great grandchild, Brooks.

Joyce was the ultimate homemaker, she loved to cook and was meticulous about her flowers and yard. She was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in West Memphis. She served as past treasurer of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for several years. Joyce loved playing dominoes and cards with her Social Butterflies Group. Her work ethic was passed down to all her family. She loved her family, especially all her grands, she lit up when they came into the room. She will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leroy Pavlas; daughter, Janis Sue Pospisil and husbands, George V. Pospisil and Charles R. Hemby, Jr.

The family would like to thank Willowbend Healthcare and Rehabilitation, along with Dierksen Hospice for the special care they gave our mother and family. The staff was amazing, friendly and professional. They treated her like family and she loved them. Again, thank you. We were blessed to be associated with you.


Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church, P. O. Box 899, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. (870-733-1212)


Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, 10am until 11 am with services following at 11 am at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, 201 N. Pine Street, West Memphis, Arkansas.

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