Photo courtesy of Proctor Funeral Home - Camden
Camden, Arkansas
Feb 2, 1938 – Aug 13, 2017
JoAnn Word, 79 of Camden, passed way peacefully in the comfort of her home Sunday, August 13, 2017. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Word is preceded in death by her husband’s, James Harold Cranford of 34 years and Billy R.Word; parents, John Logan and Mamie Ester Banks King; son, James Michael Cranford; sisters, Ebby Turner, Ethel Tiner and Billie Smith and brother, John King.
Survivors include her daughters, Pam Wright and husband, Eddie of Bearden, AR and Chris Williams and husband, Rodney of Sheridan, AR; brother, Sonny King of Houston, TX; sister, Sue Chambliss of Fordyce, AR; grandchildren, Amy Williams and husband, Bill Don of Camden, AR, Aaron Williams and wife, Mallory of Little rock, AR and Malory and husband, Matt of Minden, LA; great-grandchildren, Michael West, Beckham, Emma and Harmony; host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends at Proctor Funeral Home Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday,. August 15, 2017 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Anthony Tropp and Aaron Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church 2409 Mt. Holly Rd., Camden, AR 71701 or to Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice 638 California Ave., Camden, AR 71701
Chris and Family-I was so sorry to read about Jo. She was a blessing and will be missed by many.
Connie Dedman
August 21, 2017 | Hot Springs, AR
Beautiful lady..will be missed by many.
Betty Robertson
August 21, 2017 | Camden, AR
Dear Aunt Jo you have been so missed. Distance had it's way with us being miles apart. So wish we could have been together one last time. Praying for Chris, Pam & their families to grasp God's mercy with your passing. God Bless you Aunt Jo.
Randy & Elaine Turner
August 15, 2017 | Great Cacapon, WV
My deepest sympathy to all. My thoughts are with you today.
Mike Davis
August 15, 2017 | Camden, AR
Dear Family, We were saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. What a dear and precious soul. She will be missed. God Bless all of your family. Love, Linda Massey and Priscilla Massey
Priscilla Massey
August 14, 2017 | Camden, AR
Mrs. Jo Ann was so sweet. She loved her family with all her heart and always told me how special and proud of she was of her "babies". She leaves behind many happy memories. God bless every one of her beloved family.
Ginger Bailey
August 14, 2017 | Bearden, AR
Prayers, love and condolences to family. "Cast all of your cares upon Him for He cares for you". Remember: Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal.
Rev. Alice Carruthers
August 14, 2017 | P. O. Box 181 Bearden, AR
Sorry to hear about Joann, worked wit her at GD. She always had a big smile and a kind word. She will be missed.
Barbara Key
August 14, 2017 | East Camden, AR
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruth Headrick
August 14, 2017 | Cape Coral, FL
