Jessie Joan Jernigan

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72143
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
5:00-7:00PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E. Race
Searcy, AR  72143
Thursday, October 29, 2020
11:00
Cemetery
White County Memorial Gardens
3306 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR  72143
Memorial Contributions
The American Cancer Society
901 N. University
Little Rock, AR  72207


Veterans Benefit Center
901 N. Maple
Searcy, AR  72143

Jessie Joan Jernigan

of Searcy, AR

September 9, 1935 - October 24, 2020

Jessie Joan Hurst Jernigan, 85, of Searcy, went to be with her beloved Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born September 9, 1935 in Dyess, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Richard Hurst and Nellie Sue Heffington. She was of the Church of Christ faith and was a retired sales clerk for various businesses in Searcy. She was the best mother, wife, daughter and sister around. She loved to write poetry, loved animals as well as reading, cooking, baking and was very proud of her sons, all of which served in the United States Military. She was loved by many and will be missed by the same.

Survivors include four sons; Joe Jernigan (Joy) of Searcy, Gary Lee Jernigan (Sue Ann) of Dardanelle, Jeffery Jernigan (Barbara) of Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania and Hal Bennett of Alabama; two daughters, Barbara Barnes of Rose Bud and Shelia Bennett of Dallas, Texas; a daughter-in law, Sherri Youngman of Bald Knob; a sister, Lanell Hunt of Bryant. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons; Gregory Jay Jernigan and Floyd Russel Jernigan, Jr; two husbands; Floyd Russel Jernigan and Harold Dean Bennett, two sisters; Rosemond Miller and Betty Wood; two brothers; Howard and Barney Hurst.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 11:00AM at the Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy with Bro. Danny Hardin officiating. Interment will be at White County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers and plants, please make donations to Veterans' Benefits Center 901 N. Maple Street, Searcy, AR 72143 and The American Cancer Society.

CDC guidelines regarding masks and physical distancing will be observed.

Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy


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Katy Smith
Searcy, AR
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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Joan was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Prayers for her family.

Leroy and Sarah Rollins
Crawfordville, FL
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

We send condolences to Gary, Sue Ann and the entire family from the Rollins Family, Crawfordville, FL and pray that the love of God surround you each and every day and fill the void of the loss of your loved one.
We will keep you lifted up in prayer!

Much love and blessings,
Leroy and Sarah

Phil and Debra Miller
Benton, AR
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Aunt Joan has left behind so many sad people who loved her. We will miss her and keep Joe, Gary and Jeff in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this most sad time in their life.

John W Jernigan
Liberty Hill, TX
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

We will miss Aunt Jo. Praying God's peace and comfort, for the family in Jesus' name. Joe, Jeff, and Gary we wish we could be there with you to celebrate your Mom's going home, and to reminisce with you the good times we had as a family.
All our love,
John, Linda and Family

Janie Lynn Jernigan Olds
Coppperas Cove, TX
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

She was one of the BEST Aunt and sister in law. She set an awesome example for many of us and will be honored by all she touched by following her example. She was LOVED and will be missed.

Lauren Boone
Searcy, AR
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Monday, October 26, 2020

So sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was a sweet lady and dedicated to the Lord.