IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joyce

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Martin

May 6, 1941 – February 4, 2013

Obituary

Joyce Martin Mary "Joyce" Martin age 71 of Dardanelle went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born May 6, 1941 at Dardanelle to the late Perry and Bula Kendrick Cossey. Joyce was a Christian homemaker, wife and mother and was retired from Tyson Foods in Dardanelle. She was a member of the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church in Dardanelle where she was church secretary and choir leader. She also ministered to nursing homes and longtime friends and was known as a Prayer Warrior. She loved to bargain hunt for antiques and collectibles, frequently called Dial-A-Trade/Swap Shop and was a special friend to neighbors and everyone she met, Joyce was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Geroy Martin; infant son, Stephen Lee Manes; one sister, Betty Talley; one brother, Jimmy Cossey. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Chandler and husband Gehrig of Russellville, Connie Haney and husband Buddy of Dardanelle; two brothers, David Cossey and wife Freda of Dardanelle, Lonnie Kendrick and wife Barbara of Michigan; four grandchildren, Joy Morphis and husband Dustin of Russellville, Silas Haney of Dardanelle, Kristin Mayer and husband Paul, Jarrod Chandler all of Bentonville; two great grandchildren, Makaela Mayer, Ethan Chandler both of Bentonville; nieces and nephews, Brandi Minnie of Russellville, Mike Cossey and wife Annette, Tracey Cossey and wife Connie, Brad Cossey, Brenda Talley, Danny Ray Talley all of Dardanelle, Judy Spence and husband Randell, Jeanette Burris, Daniel Nunley all of Indiana; special friend, Earl Thompson of Dardanelle and many other relatives and friends whom she loved dearly. Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M., Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church of God in Dardanelle with Bro. David Bishop, Bro. Randell Spence, Bro. Marty Miller and Bro. Johnny Whorton officiating. Pallbearers will be Randy Crow, Dwight Jones, Marty Miller, Silas Haney, Mike Cossey, Tracey Cossey. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church of God, 860 Hwy 22 West, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
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