of Magazine, AR
November 18, 1945 - August 8, 2021
Joyce Marie Friddle, 75, a resident of Magazine, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021.
She was born November 18, 1945, in Booneville to the late Earnest Plemmons and Dortha (Thomas) Stinnett and stepfather, Don Stinnett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Donald Ray Friddle, two brothers, Donnie Wayne Plemmons and Rudy Frazier Plemmons and two stepbrothers, Donnie Stinnett and Gary Neal Stinnett.
Joyce was a mother, homemaker and a farmer's wife.
She was involved in numerous volunteer organizations, which included rural fire departments, starting with Driggs Fire Department, first responder, EMT, Red Cross, Office of Emergency Management, CASA, Logan County Historical Society, Logan County Coal Miners Memorial and Museum. Joyce along with many friends and volunteers in the area published numerous history and genealogy books including Wagon Wheels, Driggs the People the Memories, Paris and Its People, Coal Mining in Logan County and a newly released book of coal mining in Logan County.
Joyce was also instrumental in the moving of ''Paris 2522'' Train to its new location at the Coal Miners Memorial and Museum. Also numerous other pieces of mining equipment were relocated to the museum. She was a board member and president of the Coal Miners Memorial and Museum.
She was on the board of directors at the River Valley Primary Care Facility.
She loved helping people, if there was a need she could get it done.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Koch and husband, Matt of Paris and Trina Powell and husband, Matthew of Charleston; a brother, Robert Plemmons and wife, Donna of Magazine; a sister-in-law, Darlene Becker and late husband, Joe Becker of Paris; a stepsisters, Carol Kuykendall and husband Terry of Branch; three stepbrothers, Rick Stinnett and wife, Vicky of Van Buren, Larry Don Stinnett and wife, Freda of Paris and Kenneth Stinnett and wife, Linda of Paris; four grandchildren, Samantha King and Phillip of Bonanza, Whitney Cornell of Fort Smith, Callie Koch of Fayetteville and Carrie (Koch) Mason and husband, Joel of Wakefield, Kansas; four great grandchildren, Austin and Annabelle Cornell, both of Charleston and Evelyn and Daphne King, both of Bonanza and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Rana Cemetery in Reveille Valley, near Magazine with Bro. James Isaacs officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Following the graveside service the family would like to invite everyone to the Driggs Rural Fire Department for a meal and time of fellowship. There will be tables with books she and others have printed and pictures as well. The family invites you to bring any photos or stores you would like to share with the family.
Pallbearers will be Robert Plemmons, Matt Koch, Edward Pickartz, Keith Downs, Curtis Varnell and Robbie Nicholas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coal Miners Memorial and Museum, 804 South Elm, Paris, AR 72855 or the Rana Cemetery Fund, c/o Debbie (Friddle) Koch, 251 Baxley Loop, Paris, AR 72855.
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26 Condolence(s)
Paula Ceniceros
Thursday, August 19, 2021
I was shocked to find Joyce’s obituary. I had idea she was so ill. Seems like forever that I have known her and Donald Ray We grew up together from grade school and beyond. She and my sister, Sonja, worked on the Miners Memorial. She will be greatly missed. Condolences to her daughters
Donna Duerksen
Thursday, August 12, 2021
May I express my deepest sympathy to Joyce's family. I met Joyce through the "If you grew up in Magazine, AR" Facebook page. We chatted several times via email spurred by the Friddle name which we have in common as well as Magazine and Booneville, AR connections.
I was so looking forward to meeting her in person this fall when I planned a family genealogy trip to Magazine. I would be very interested in any books she has printed as mentioned in the obituary.
I am sadden to hear this unexpected news and I will always be grateful for our brief but special opportunity to meet.
If any of the family members would like to contact me, please feel free to at donnaduerksen@gmail.com. May God bless you all during this very sad time.
Donna Duerksen
Judy Houston
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce, praying for comfort only God can give. Wonderful giving lady, you will be so missed.
Bill & Debbie Mikles
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
We hated to hear of the loss of Joyce. She has done so much in the community really more than you knew about when you read her obituary. She was a busy lady always helping and caring for people. She was a good one! She will be Missed by a lot of folks. Debbie and Bill Mikles
Elizabeth Wallen
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Prayers for the family
Steve & Leisa Smith
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
We are sorry for your loss. Joyce was a very special lady. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nikki Nakita Bowden Parker
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Friddle family,
Prayers to all of you during this time of loss. Joyce was a sweet lady, someone I called a friend.
May God give you peace.
Larry and Gloria Lievsay
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Extending our deepest condolences for the loss of your dear mother!
Ted Darling
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
May God’s marvelous grace sustain and bless you during this time of loss and the time to come!
Tracy Miller
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Trina, Debbie and all your family ! I love you guys and am so saddened for this Loss!! My heart goes out to you all! I pray Gods peace surrounds you and allows you to feel His love and heal your hearts !!
I love you , and you will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved you . Rest In Peace Momma Joyce !!!!!!
Lacretica Harris
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I am so saddened to hear about Joyce. She was a kind and giving person, and always present to help with the Miners Memorial. She will be greatly missed by many. My deepest condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
Millissia Jones
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
What a loss for your family and for the communities of Paris and Magazine. Our prayers are with you. Joyce gave so much of herself for others. Thank you for that and all of the history she knew and shared with others. I know you all have lots of good memories with her!
Conny Evans
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all of you.
Judy Fischer Eschete
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I was so saddened to hear about Joyce. She was always willing to help with any genealogy problem I had. We will miss her on the Paris site.
Freda Spain Lewis
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss prayers for your families,Joyce will truly be missed by all that knew and loved her!
Jorene Westlake
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
She was a lovely lady and an asset to the community..She will be long remember for many things, such as the coal miners museum and the historical society, She will be missed by everyone. Sending love and blessings
Mary lee Stropes Amos
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss So many great memories...Prayers for the family...she will be greatly missed.
Wanda Kay Bowerman
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless you all. Loosing both parents must almost be unbearable. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Pam Culver
Monday, August 9, 2021
Dear Trina, Debbie and family! Our hearts break for y'all, but know that y'all are in our prayers. Joyce has always been a joy to be around, and I would always tease her that she still looks like she did when I was 7 years old! She never changed!! I loved her and will miss her! We love y'all Friddle family!! Let the LORD wrap His Loving arms around you!
Ellen Clare Faulkner
Monday, August 9, 2021
Joyce has been a friend of mine since we were in high school together back in the 60's. Til we meet again, much love.
Betty Cochran
Monday, August 9, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I am also so glad that I could call Joyce my friend. She was one of a kind, and she was a joy to know and to work with. God called home a good one! You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Betty Cochran
Monday, August 9, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I am also so glad that I could call Joyce my friend. She was one of a kind, and she was a joy to know and to work with. God called home a good one! You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kevin Cameron 479
Monday, August 9, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of this your in our prayers
Pattie C Atchley
Monday, August 9, 2021
I am sorry for your loss.
Pattie
Betty Ann Fairbanks
Monday, August 9, 2021
Dear Friddle Family,
My deepest condolences to Joyce's family. She was an incredible lady and a loyal friend. May God's loving arms wrap around you and provide comfort to you during this time.
Betty Fairbanks
Nora Langley
Monday, August 9, 2021
Sending prayers for the family