of Conway, AR
February 12, 1935 - April 21, 2013
Joy Risner, 78, of Conway passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born on Tuesday, February 12, 1935 in Bee Branch to the late Odas and Alice (French) Mahan.
She was a loving wife, mother, gran-gran, sister, and aunt. She always had her home opened for anyone in need. She was known for cooking many meals for her husband's sports teams.
She is survived by her sons, James "Boo" Risner (Michele) and James Oaks; daughters, Brenda Phillips (Larry), Mary Ritter (Steve), Debbie Mallett (Doug), and Patricia Driesenga; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Stella Brecheisen, Inez Epperson, and Ruby Ash; brother, John Mahan; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, James O. Risner.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Hardin Cemetery, Bee Branch with Josh Phillips, Thomas Driesenga, Rodney Driesenga, Wacy Risner, Bady Risner, and Wayd Risner serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday.
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14 Condolence(s)
Kim (Hudspeth) Horton
Monday, July 8, 2013
Just heard of Joy's passing. I know it is a great loss for you all, but pray God's grace and peace is with you as you embark on the new page of your lives.
What an impact the Risner family has been in my life. Always love when you enter my thoughts. Thanks for all the memories.
Connie Williams
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Patricia and family,
We were sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Connie,Casey and Tara Williams
Ina Dickens Baker
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Risner Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many precious memories of our friendship and times in your home filled with your dad and Joy's love. Let God's love and your precious memories comfort you always.
Bob and Janet Tipton
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all.
Danny Fleming
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Brenda, Mary and Josh and the rest of the risner family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
ANNA WILEY
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I HOPE YOU CHILDREN KNOW I AM SENDING YOU PRAYERS SO YOU CAN FIND PEACE. YOUR MOTHER WAS A REALLY FINE PERSON AND I LOVED HER VERY MUCH.
ANNA WILEY
David Hendricks
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Boo, so very sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don and Linda Langston Morrow
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Risner Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Only God can give the comfort and peace you seek when facing the loss of a loved one. May the Lord bless each of you.
Vicki allen
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
What a perfect name that was chosen for her because she certainly brought much joy to all! You are all in our prayers. Cherish the memories and look to the time when we are with our loved ones again!
Kenneth Hood
Monday, April 22, 2013
To the Risner Family, With deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and know that there is no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! May God Bless you all. From the Hood Family!
Kenneth, Diane, Whitley
Loretta & Wayne
Monday, April 22, 2013
Perhaps the loved ones who go ahead of us are waiting for us now...Waiting in a place where every moment is happy and peacefull and full of sweetness. Perhaps the are waiting to tell us a story, one with the happist ending of all...And what semm to us to be the ending is really only the beginning, the beginning of an eternity of perfect joy. And as you turn the pages of each tomorrow, may you be comforted by the way the story continues, each day a new chapter of beautiful memories and peaceful feelings.
Elton & Sharon Robertson
Monday, April 22, 2013
Mary and Family
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elton & Sharon Robertson
Charlie and Diana
Monday, April 22, 2013
Joy was a great lady and we have had a lot of fun over the years, I"m sure you guys will miss her severely. Just look to God for his loving arms! Love you!
Bonnie Dixon-Holloway
Monday, April 22, 2013
Risner family: you are in my thoughts and prayers. God's blessing on you during this difficult time.