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Joy Bell Dycus Easter
July 13, 1926 - January 15, 2014

Mrs. Joy Bell Dycus Easter of Trumann died Thursday, January 15, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 2 days. She was born Tuesday, July 13, 1936 in Bragg City, MO and had lived most of her lifetime in the Trumann area. She was retired from Singer Company and was a member of Parkview Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Easter was preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers, and her parents W.A. and Pearl Hurdle. Survivors include her two daughters, Denise (Steve) Chaney of Waterloo, Ill and Gina Dycus of Trumann; two sons, Hilton (Ina Raye) Hurdle of Weiner, Ark., and Melvin (Jennifer) Dycus, Jr. of Trumann, 6 grandchildren, Matt Hurdle, Alexis Hurdle, Cristal King, Merrick Dycus, Maddox Dycus and Hollyn Dycus and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Bro. Bubba Reese and Bro. Larry Merrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Alan McClung, Matt Hurdle, Jody Burrow, Calvin Rutherford, Jay DeFord and Bobby Fletcher. Visitation will be Friday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Lasting memorials can be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation or Parkview Missionary Baptist Church 109 N. Parkview, Trumann, AR 72472 An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Laverne Humphrey Wyman, Dora, AL says
    January 26, 2014

    Hilton I'm sorry about the loss of your mother. I knew her from Singer and she was a beautiful lady.

  2. Charlotte Hammond, Jonesboro AR says
    January 22, 2014

    Gina, Melvin & Denise, I'm so sorry for your loss and praying for your comfort. Your Mom's smile could always light up the room.

  3. Diann (Nunnally) Moss, Trumann,AR says
    January 17, 2014

    I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with her in Awanda at Maple Grove Baptist Church. She was my sons leader and she made such a impact on him and me. She was a very sweet lady. Praying for God's arms to wrap you all up tightly and carry you thru the difficult days ahead as you adjust to life without her.

  4. L. C. (Buttons) & Peg Mchalffey, Trumann says
    January 17, 2014

    So sorry to hear about your mom/grandmother. She was a very sweet lady and she will be missed by all who were lucky to meet and know her. May God Bless your family.

  5. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    January 16, 2014

    You are all in our prayers.

  6. Malcolm Spaulding Sr, Bastrop, Texas says
    January 16, 2014

    Hilton,Our prayers are with you and your family both during and after this sad time.Malcolm (Mac)& Sharon Spaulding

  7. Diana Williams Jones, Saltillo, MS says
    January 16, 2014

    So sorry to hear about Joy Bell.We were friends when I lived in Trumann.

  8. Demetris Young Clark, Cabot, AR says
    January 16, 2014

    Gina & Denise, I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts & prayers.

  9. Lynn Osment, Trumann, AR. says
    January 16, 2014

    My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

  10. Veronica Clark, Jonesboro, AR says
    January 16, 2014

    Gina, I am so sorry for your loss.

  11. Angie Morgan Grant, West Memphis, AR says
    January 16, 2014

    Hilton, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Joy Bell always had a wonderful smile and was just very so sweet. My there be comfort in knowing your mom is at peace without pain in heaven.Your friend, Angie Morgan Grant

  12. Mike Chaffin, Russellville, Ar says
    January 16, 2014

    Hilton, Sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our prayers.

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