Alice Louise Joyner

Alice L. “Sue” Joyner, born Dec. 28, 1924 in Searcy, passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2019 with her family at the bedside. She was born December 28, 1924 in Searcy to John Ballard Holmes and Elizabeth Gertrude Durham Holmes. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was also a devoted wife and mother. William and Alice were married 66 years and had four children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending time with William and her kids and grandkids. Alice had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed playing April Fool’s pranks on those she loved. She enjoyed vacations, antiques, gardening and definitely had a green thumb. As a child she grew up in Searcy on Holmes Road and her family had a dairy farm. She always told people about milking cows before school in the mornings. Alice also had a talent for cooking delicious meals and desserts. She made cakes from scratch and had people in the community to ask her to make one for them if they had a special event. She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Lynn Joyner Johnson and husband Howard W. of Searcy, Beverly Louise Joyner Staggs and husband Dr. David of Searcy, Judy Laura Joyner of Little Rock; two daughters-in-law, Janice Marie Coles Butler and husband Billy of Searcy, Shirley Joyner of Searcy; seven grandchildren, Shelby Kathryn Staggs White and husband Dr. David of Searcy, Amanda Claire Staggs Dismang and husband Sen. Jonathan of Searcy, Dr. Garth B. Johnson of Conway, Garrett B. Johnson of Searcy, William Brant Joyner and wife Michelle of Searcy, Dustin Wade Joyner and wife Michelle of Searcy, Natasha Jill Joyner Turney and husband Jerry of Searcy; nine great-grandchildren, Rhett Alex Joyner of Searcy, Colton Wade Joyner of Searcy, Brandon Wayne Turney of Searcy, Bruce Allen Turney of Searcy, Gabriel Jamison White of Searcy, Dawson Cade Dismang of Searcy, Sawyer Staggs Dismang of Searcy, Louisa Violet Johnson of Conway, Autumn Renee Turney of Searcy; three nephews, Rodger Willis Duncan and wife Barbara of Searcy, W. A. Tucker, Jr. and wife Phyllis of Sherwood, Johnny Wayne Holmes and wife Anne of Searcy; and four nieces, Carolyn Jeanette Holmes Swindle of Searcy, Barbara Anita Duncan Wilson and husband Jim of Searcy, Frances Kay Tucker Lewis and husband Larry of Kansas City, Kansas, and Marla Duncan of Searcy. She is preceded in death by her parents, J. B. and Gertrude Holmes; William Roy Joyner, husband of 66 years; son, William Franklin Joyner; sisters, Vesta Pauline Holmes Tucker and husband Bill, Doris Wyndelene Holmes Duncan and husband Vernon; brother, John Edwin Wayne Holmes and wife Evelyn; nephews, Jim Swindle, Montie Wayne Duncan. She will be missed by many. We wish to thank the Crossing at Riverside. There are so many dedicated employees that made our mom’s life pleasant. We are forever grateful to the dietary, housekeeping, the CNAs, the nursing, activities and therapy staff.

Alice Louise Joyner

December 28, 1924 - January 16, 2019