Joyce Meador

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Monday, March 27, 2023
1:00-2:00 PM
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 Pine ST
Marion, AR  72364
Monday, March 27, 2023
2:00 PM
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Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364

Joyce Meador

of Heth, AR

July 2, 1939 - March 18, 2023

Joyce Cordell Meador, 83, of Heth, Arkansas, passed away on March 18, 2023, at her daughter's home where she has resided the last year. Joyce was born in Dewitt, AR. to Mr. Bob Ray Cordell and Mrs. Hester Alice Cordell on July 2, 1939. She started to school in Dewitt and continued in Hughes, AR. She was married to James Wesley Meador Sr. for many years and together they had 3 children Jimmy, Sammy and Fairy.

Over the course of her life, she had many accomplishments. She was in the hospitality industry, sales and then later furthered her education and received her degree as a Respiratory Therapist. She worked many years at Crittenden Memorial Hospital. Her compassion as well as her excellence in her professional role were to be commended. She was a very active member in church and held positions as music director, kitchen coordinator, Sunday school teacher and participated in all programs including Vacation Bible School. She attended several mission trips and many were blessed by her presence.

Joyce was proceeded in death by her parents, Bob Ray Cordell and Hester Alice Cordell: brother, Donald Ray Cordell; and grandson, Ray Meador. Survivors include: Siblings, Audrey Cordell Wright and Bobbie Jean Coleman, Children: Jimmy Meador, Sammy (Stephanie) Meador, Fairy (Rusty) Miller, Grandchildren: Stacie Meador, Dawne King, Laura Meador, Sarah (Robert) Hill, Shannon Hudson, Stephen (Jennifer) Meador, Jordan Meador, Jeremy Miller, Wesley Miller, and 19 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR. on Monday March 27, 2023. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
Officiating will be Brother Ralph Pipkin, Brother Sonny Williams will speak and the eulogy will be delivered by Bobby Ward. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Stephen Meador, Robert Hill, Jeremy Miller, Wesley Miller, Lee Whittley and Frank Garcia. Honorary pallbearer is Andrew Murphy.

Memorials may be given to:

Restoration House Ministries, 813 North Illinois Street, Harrisburg, AR. 72432 or www. http://www.restorationhm.org


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16 Condolence(s)
Brenda Parnell
Heth, AR
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Lean on your memories to help you through. Sending prayers.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Angie Driver
Forrest City, AR
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Monday, March 27, 2023

So very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was one of a kind! I have many good memories of her and the shifts we worked together at Crittenden Memorial! Praying for Gods comfort and peace!!

Debbie Love
Parkin, AR
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Monday, March 27, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Mom was a very special lady. With love, Carlos and Debbie Love

Tammy Christian Merritt
Marion, AR
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Sunday, March 26, 2023

Sorry for ya l I so she was a wonderful person, she will be greatly missed, sending prayers and hugs.

BOBBY WARD
Heth, AR
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Sunday, March 26, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss. Praying for comfort for the family.

Robert and Annette Crockett
Wynne, AR
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Friday, March 24, 2023

Our prayers are with the family. We loved Joyce and enjoyed working with her so much at First Baptist Church of Parkin. She was a lovely Christian lady who adored her family, and also loved Jesus, and her church family. Her sweet smile and spirit will always be remembered. We will really miss her.

Gary Conlee
West Memphis, AR
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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Sammy and Jimmy, I am truly sorry for the passing of your mom. From experiencing the same sadness in my life, I know the pain and loss you're both feeling. My prayers for both of you and your families have been sent.

Debbie Conlee
Heber Springs, AR
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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Sammy, Jimmy and Fairy, I'm so sad to read this about Joyce and so soon after Jimmy. But, oh, the joy of their homegoing!

Inez Guzman Fowler
Heth Ark, AR
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Fairy , Sammy and Jimmy I am so so sorry to hear of Mrs Joyce passing . She will be missed around Blackfish lake for sure . Such a lovely and beautiful lady . Rest in peace Ms Joyce

Michael burns
Forrest city, AR
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Monday, March 20, 2023

Mary Whitlock
McCrory, AR
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Monday, March 20, 2023

Fairy,Sammy,Jimmy,I was so saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing. I know she was ready and no longer in pain. I loved working in the kitchen with her at Parkin First Baptist Church. She was always an inspiration to me and others. Prayers for all of you in the days ahead.
Mary Whitlock

Sherry Swindler Holmes
West Memphis, AR
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Monday, March 20, 2023

Fairy, I am so sorry for your loss! Your mother was so wonderful and she kept such good care of our mother whenever she was in the hospital. John and I will be forever grateful to Joyce for all she did for Mother. Much love, Sherry

Heather Hess
WYNNE, AR
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Monday, March 20, 2023

So sorry to hear about Mrs. Joyce's passing, thoughts and prayers for the family.
May God grant you all peace and comfort.
The Milton's
JL, Sue, Heather, Lynn and JJ

Geraldine Massey RN
Marion, AR
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Monday, March 20, 2023

So sorry to hear this… she was a lovely lady and a great respiratory therapist.. worked together with Joyce for years.. prayers for the family. Rest in peace sweet girl♥️

Glen & Patsy Foster
Marion, AR
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Monday, March 20, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap you in his arms of comfort.

Marci Greenwood
Marion, AR
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Monday, March 20, 2023

Fairy, jimmy, Sammy and family iam sorry to hear about y’all’s mom’s passing away.she will be greatly missed by all. May god grant y’all piece during this time. 🙏😇