Joan B. Sandage

Joan B. Sandage, 80, of Maumelle, Arkansas was called to be with the Lord on May 4, 2015. She was born September 18, 1934 in Friendship, Arkansas. She went to Ouachita High School where she met and later married the love of her life, Bobby W. Sandage in 1952. Besides her husband, she is also survived by her son, Bobby W. Sandage, Jr. (Denise McAhren); daughters, Marla J. Gergely (Louis) and Lisa A. Johnson (Galen); six grandchildren: Lindsey C. Vechik, B. Winston Sandage III, Brittany J. Sandage, Clayton W. Sandage, Becca N. Barnhart, and Brooke B. Harris; a step-granddaughter, Lauren Richey (Mark); two great-grandchildren, Lamar Barnhart and Caitlyn Richey; and a brother, Richard Fisher (Kay). She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey O. Fisher; mother, Ruby E. Fisher; and sister, Betty Sue Tarkington. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother lovingly known as "Mama Joan." She was a member of the Women of Faith group at First United Methodist Church of Maumelle. Besides her family, she cherished her garden, nature, the outdoors, all animals, especially her pets. She worked at the Little Rock Pediatric Clinic for over 20 years where she saw an entire generation of children grow up. The Sandage family is grateful for the care provided by Baptist Health and Hospice Home Care. Visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300 on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at First United Methodist Church, 1201 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113, (501) 851-2377. The service will be officiated by Reverend Beth Waldrup. Interment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1201 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113, (501) 851-2377 or to Maumelle Friends of the Animals, P.O. Box 13061, Maumelle, Ark. 72113, (501) 851-7114. Her online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.