Joyce Kay Wortham

Joyce Kay Wortham obituary, Jacksonville, AR

Joyce Kay Wortham

Joyce Wortham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Feb. 28, 2025.
Joyce Kay Wortham, age 68, of Scott, Arkansas passed away on February 15, 2025. She was born in Bald Knob, Arkansas on November 19, 1956 to James Henry Bishop and Virginia (Westerman) Bishop.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; her son Timmy W. Wortham; sisters Brenda Potts, Rita Jean Bishop, Barbara Roddenberry; and brothers Johnny Bishop and Edward Bishop.
She is survived by her son Ronnie Wortham; grandchildren James Wortham, Miranda Hudson, Timmy Wortham, Zander Wortham, Conner Wortham, and Kaylee Sue Wortham; great-grandchildren Calvin Wortham, Brooklyn Wortham, Annabeth Wortham, Wesley Hudson, Paisley Hudson, and Isaac Hudson; siblings Kathy McCraw, Burt Bishop, Debbie Jose, Darryl Cooper, Donnie Cooper, and Larry Cooper; friend Allan Britt; her beloved dogs Patches, Daisey May, Little Boy, and Little Man; along with many nieces and nephews that loved her.
Joyce loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very loving and never turned anyone away. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching TV, going to the casino, and spending time outdoors.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:00pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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