Joyce Marie Owens

JOYCE MARIE OWENS, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Born Apr. 13, 1946 in Booneville to the late Raymond & Opal (Porter) Andrews. She was proceeded in death by her sister, Betty Gipson. She is survived by her husband John R. Owens and her children, Andrea (Clay) Lloyd of Little Rock, Ray (Ryann) Owens of Maumelle, and Tricia (Jimmy) Hilpert of Maumelle. She had five grandchildren, Ashley Roehrdanz, Logan & Lacey Hilpert, and Ayden & Riley Owens. Joyce worked for Roadway Express for over 30 years and was very active with her church, Second Baptist – Downtown serving on several committees and volunteering for anything she was asked to do. She had the opportunity during retirement to travel the world with her husband and friends, and spent countless hours with her precious grandchildren. She had a contagious laugh and a big heart for helping and feeding others. She was a friend to all she met and would do anything for anyone. The family is very thankful for the caring nurses at UAMS and the staff at Arkansas Hospice who cared for her during her illness. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, UAMS or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be on Monday, Oct. 2 from 6 - 8 p.m., at Roller Chenal, 13801 Chenal Parkway. The funeral will be held at Second Baptist – downtown at 222 E. 8th St. in Little Rock on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow the next day at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Booneville at 1 p.m.