of West Memphis, AR
July 1, 1946 - November 19, 2015
Joyce Goodbar Spears, 69, of West Memphis, AR passed away November 19, 2015 at Baptist Reynolds in Collierville, TN.
She was a member of the Crittenden County Masters Gardeners, former member of Quota International, Inc. of West Memphis, AR, and a 30 year employee of the former First National Bank in West Memphis. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and being with friends and family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in West Memphis, AR.
She is survived by a daughter, Stacy Vinson Choate (Jeff) of Conway, AR; a son, Joe Vinson of West Memphis, AR; and 2 step sons, Donald Spears (Sonia) of Round Rock, TX, and Robert Spears of Ward, AR. She also leaves her 3 brothers, Clarence Goodbar (Rebecka) of El Paso, TX, Harry Goodbar (Libby) of West Memphis, AR, and James Goodbar of Marion, AR. She is survived by 8 grandchildren, Owen Vinson, Nathan Cox, Ella Jo Vinson, Maddi Choate, Mason Choate, Layne Spears, Kathryn Spears, Morgan Spears, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Spears, Sr.; her father Clarence L. Goodbar, Sr.; her mother, Iona Abbott; and her brother, Joe Goodbar.
James and family I sure hate to see that Joyce has passed away. I hope you look to The Lord for he IS Our Comforter through all things. Please know I have you all in my prayers.
Christ Is With You,
Linda G. Williams
Deepest condolences to all loved ones.So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing.Prayers lifted.
So sorry to hear about Joyce. I
Stacy, Joe and Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go tHrough this difficult time. Please get some comfort in knowing your Mom no longer has to suffer and be in pain. I feel your loss after loosing my Mom this year also but life goes on for those left behind. Cherish the good times you had with her and know she will be watching over all of you.
Hugs, sorry we can't be there for you.
Stacy & Nathan
We are very sorry for your loss. We know you will miss her but unselfishly didn't want her to be in pain. She was a very nice lady and it was a pleasure knowing how. Our prayers are with your family.
I am so sorry for everyone's loss. Joyce was such a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Heaven received another great angel.
Dear Stacy and Joe,
My heart is so sad with your great loss. Joyce and I went all through school together and graduated together. We never dreamed we would be Grandmothers n Law as we called each other. She was the dearest and sweetest lady I had the privilege of knowing.
Bless you and the family.
Linda Wann Nix. (Sonia Spears mother)
She was such a special lady, the same every time you saw her, she was one of those ladies every thing about her was good. Our prayers are for all her family.
Hello, my name is Carlein. I am a Bible teacher. I am sorry for your loss. A scripture that has given me much comfort is Revelation 21.4 which promises that one day death shall be no more. I hope this truth brings you comfort also.
My deepest condolences to the family. Though the pain you are feeling must seem unbearable, please remember that you are not alone. Psalms 46:1 says: "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." Pray to him for strength, weep to him when there are no words, he understands your pain and he cares for you very much. (1 Peter 5:7) He will help you get through this difficult time. (Isaiah 41:10)
Dear Stacy:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family., your mother and I were friends for a long time. God Bless you all
We didn't know Mrs. Spears personally but are friends of Stacy. We've read and heard so many great things about Mrs Spears and know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
We are so sorry for your great loss. Joyce was such a beautiful lady with such a sweet smile! May God Bless all of you. Our love, Frank and Julia Jones
I'm extremely sad to learn of the loss of Joyce. We shared a lot of laughter playing Bunco. My thoughts and prayers are with Joyce's family during this very difficult time.
She was one of the most beautiful, classy ladies I have ever met. She will be missed! Praying for all her family.