Joye La Nell Carson Whitehead

of Marianna, AR

October 13, 1942 - October 12, 2023

Joye La Nell Carson Whitehead, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mrs. Whitehead was born October 13, 1942 to the late James Carson and Metreal Smith Carson in McGehee, Arkansas.

Joye studied home economics at Arkansas A&M in Monticello, Arkansas. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed painting and drawing. She was an excellent cook and very humble and modest.
Left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Georgia Whitehead of Forrest City, Arkansas; one son, Wade Whitehead (Kara) of Bay, Arkansas; two grandsons, Carson Whitehead (Haley), Drake Whitehead; one brother, Jerry Carson (Mary) of McGehee, Arkansas and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Joye is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of sixty years, George Whitehead and one sister, Carol Carson.

Graveside services for Joye will be held 3:00 PM Monday, October 16, 2023 at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Dustin Hamilton will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Carson Whitehead, Drake Whitehead, David Carson, Tim Ellis, Jay Graham and Dustin Hamilton.

Services are under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 W. Chestnut
Marianna,  AR 72360
10/16/2023 at 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Service
Graveside
Marianna Memorial Park
Highway 79
Marianna,  AR 72360
10/16/2023 at 3:00 P.M.
   


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com