Joyce Ellen Nelson

Joyce Ellen Nelson obituary, Hot Springs Village, AR

Joyce Ellen Nelson

Joyce Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home on Dec. 26, 2025.
Joyce Ellen Nelson, 82, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away December 24, 2025. She was born September 30, 1943 in Hot Springs, AR, to Lloyd and Ethel Bryant.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Nelson; father, Lloyd Bryant; mother, Ethel Bryant; brother, Carl Lee Bryant
Survivors include her daughter Tracy (Scott) De Armon, and Grandson; Joshua De Armon
Joyce was a beautician by trade and greatly enjoyed her career in that field. In her spare time, Joyce loved to sew, making all of her daughter Tracy's clothes for her formals and banquet's. Joyce loved going out every Friday night with her daughter Tracy, shopping and eating dinner. She loved her grandson Joshua with all her being, encouraging him in his scholastic career and beaming with pride at his every accomplishment. She loved her husband Don and enjoyed building their life together for 40 years on their family property.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Pallbearers include, Scott De Armon, Joshua De Armon, Randy Sorrells and Jeffrey AbbottHonorary pallbearers is Tony Speers.
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