of conway, AR
March 27, 1943 - February 13, 2026
Joyce Heird of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Born on March 27, 1943, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she was the only child of Harlis and Pearl Kinsey, both of whom preceded her in death.
She and Joe Heird met at Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas, where they were both students. They were married on December 23, 1962. During their 63-year-long marriage, they lived in Germany, Oklahoma, Indiana, Louisiana, and Arkansas. They had four daughters, Retha (Jim) Sellmer, Janina (Mark) Cambiano, Lora (Ward) Boone, and Kerry (Lee) Jones. They had seven grandchildren: Christian Eggensperger and Audrey Eggensperger; Ethan (Blaire) Boone, Gwen Boone, and Kinsey Boone; and Dr. MaryBeth Jones and Holly Jones. They also had one great-grandchild, Alexander Boone.
Joyce Heird was known for her lively mind, her sense of humor, her skills and creativity in sewing, a kitchen where she produced the most amazing food, and her deep love of family and many friends.
Her family expresses deepest appreciation for her devoted caregivers, Terena Foster, Aundrea Tackett, and Benitha Farr, who supported Joyce in her valiant fight against Alzheimer's.
Memorial gifts may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Conway, where she was a long-time member of the Round Table Sunday School Class. She will be interred at the Columbarium at the church.
The service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Conway, followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall.