Joyce Gearldine James

Joyce Gearldine James obituary, Van Buren, AR

Joyce Gearldine James

Joyce James Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 5, 2024.
Joyce Geraldine James, 78, of Van Buren, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born January 2, 1946 in Henryetta, OK to the late Pete and Marie (George) Silkwood. She was a homemaker and a screen printer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luke James.
She is survived by two sons, Darryl James and wife Laurie of Osceola, MO, and Jimmy James and wife Kim of Van Buren; three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. There are no services scheduled at this time.

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4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956

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