of Green Forest, AR

September 20, 1945 - November 21, 2019

Joyce Ann Rose, age 74, of Green Forest, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born September 20, 1945, in Harrison, the daughter of Mirl and Louise (Coleman) Brisco. Along with her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Brisco, her son, Guy E. Rose; her sister-in-law, Lorene Brisco; and her brother-in-law, Ross Billups.

Joyce met Harvey Rose in 1972 and they married in January, 1974. She enjoyed Bluegrass festivals and music and her dog, ''Missy''. Joyce also wrote a cookbook, ''Cooking with Joy''.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Harvey Rose; her son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Candy Rose, of Russellville; her sister, Jean Billups, of Harrison; her brother, James Brisco, of Harrison; her sister-in-law, Betty Brisco, of Lead Hill, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Ashley King and Ashley Pace; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation was Friday, November 22, 2019, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Funeral service was 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Interment was in White Church Cemetery.

Family and friends served as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com