Joyce Montgomery Little

CORNING, Ark. — Joyce Marie (Montgomery) Little, 81, of Jonesboro passed away Sept. 21, 2019 at Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehab in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Little was born February 26, 1938 in Hobbs, NM to Talbert Erskine and Lydia (Gilbreath) Montgomery.

Joyce was a Christian wife and mother. She was also a homemaker and farmer, working beside her husband every day when he was in the field. Joyce loved decorating cakes and as many of you know did a marvelous job. She was a Christian and loved her Lord and her Apple Hill Church of Christ family. She also enjoyed singing, collecting dolls, watching hummingbirds, and going to Scottish festivals.

On May 29, 1954 she married Lonnie Little in Corning. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1990.

Survivors include their children, Stan (Cheryl) Little of Mayfield, Ky., Sandy (James) King of Jonesboro, Ark., Johnny (Beth) Little of Ellsinore, Karen (Mike) Skinner of Jonesboro, Ark.; grandchildren, Jamie Davis, Shane Little, Brandi King, Darin Little, Laura Green, Jonathan Little, April Drenning, Gregory Wheeler, Steven Little Sprouse, Heather Manchester, Michael Little, Sandy Lein, Garrett Griffin, Connor Griffin and Jason Skinner plus 29 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Roger Little; brothers, Calvin and Johnny Montgomery and sisters, Vivian Wright, Reba Hance, Lita Herron, Jane Snyder Parker, and Verna Wimberely.

Serving as pallbearers will be Shane, Darin and Jonathan Little, Garrett and Connor Griffin and Robert Davis.

Visitation will be Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Stan Little and James King officiating. Burial will be at Corning Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paragould Children’s Home, 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450.

Online condolences: www.emertfuneralhome.com

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