Joy Wilcox

Joyce "Joy" Marlene Wilcox age 79 of Russellville died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at her home. She was born September 21, 1937 at Palisade, Minnesota to the late Carl and Mildred Hunter Lehmann. She was a real estate broker, mayor of Altus for twelve years and owned a bed and breakfast. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mitch Wilcox and one brother, Morris Lehmann.

Survivors include her two children, Terry Wilcox and wife Tricia of St. Louis, MO, Heidi Keller and husband Robert of Mtn. View; one sister, Evie Dorn of Dover; two brothers, Harvey Lehmann of Russellville, Rodger Lehmann and wife Tammy of Russellville; five grandchildren, Kirsten Sowell, Jordan Wilcox, Corey Wilcox, Cody Wilcox, Haleigh Wilcox, and four great grandchildren; Jackson, Maddox, Nathan, Abraham.

A family conducted memorial service will be held at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Russellville Animal Shelter

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com