Joyce Faye Earnest, 81, of Benton, Arkansas gained her angel wings on Friday, November 4th, 2022. She was born to the late, Charles and Fannie Mae (Archer) Horn, on Tuesday, January 28th, 1941, in Chickalah, Arkansas. Joyce enjoyed taking care of her plants, flowers, and all the neighborhood animals. She also enjoyed watching football. She had a very challenging childhood, but through all she was delt, she was such a caring and thoughtful person. She always opened her doors to anyone that needed a warm place to sleep and a full belly. She didn't turn anyone away. Joyce's kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry Jackson Earnest, Sr.; two brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her six children, Charles Earnest (Melanie), Cindy Gunter (Keith), Jackie Earnest (Tina), Janice Blakley, Henry Earnest, Jr., and Patricia Adams; thirteen grandchildren, Rickey (Amy), Somer (Jonathan), Preston, Steven (Amanda), Charlie, Brooke, Amber, Crystal (Joey), Crystal (Justin), LaTasha (Jerry), Dakota (Aleena), Joshua, and Joni; thirty two great grandchildren, Kimbree, Andee, Macee, Riley, Raylin, Beckett, Cora, Madison, Hunter, Kaitlyn, Brooklyn, Lane, Everly Rose, Karley, Katy, Karson, Rylee, Zadin, Ben, Blaklee, Whitney, Tyler, Jolie, James Jr, Isabella, John Henry, Kayla, Michael, Peyton, Faye Anne, Jackson, and Tabitha; along with a host of other family and friends who all love her and will miss her dearly.

Joyce's visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10th, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home.

To sign her online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.