Joan Winchell Sides

Joan Winchell Sides

December 22, 1933 – November 11, 2026

Joan Winchell Sides of Danville, Arkansas, was born December 22, 1933, to Macie and Eloy Winchell. Throughout her 92 years, Joan shared a life filled with faith, love of family, and a heartfelt commitment to serving others. She passed away on November 11, 2026.

Joan and her beloved husband of 73 years, Wendell Waymon Sides, raised three children in Danville and together owned and operated Sides Insurance Agency.

A faithful member of First Baptist Church, Joan believed in putting her faith into action. With a deep appreciation for the church's heritage, she researched and documented its first 100 years, preserving the story of its humble beginnings in a railroad boxcar for future generations. At her encouragement, the extended family also began preparing Thanksgiving dinners for the community, a cherished tradition that continued for nine years, serving more than 100 people annually and bringing three generations together in service.

Her commitment to her community extended to serving on the Yell County Selective Service Board and working as an election poll worker. Through her faith, generosity, and quiet dedication, Joan touched countless lives.

Affectionately known as "Granny Jo" to her grandnieces and grandnephews, she treasured her family.

She is survived by daughters Patricia Sides (Dennis Davis) and Carol Sides (Glenn Prentice); sisters Geraldine Funkhouser and Dorothy Horn; sister-in-law Lou Winchell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon; son, Wayne Sides; and brothers, James and Doyle Winchell.

Visitation will be Monday, November 16, at 1 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1009 Main Street, Danville, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice in Joan's memory.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Mitchell's Nursing Home and Life Touch Hospice.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville