Joyce Nell (Miller) Husband Reece of Lowell, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at the age of 85 with her sons and granddaughters by her side. She was born on April 26th, 1938, in Durant, Oklahoma where she grew up before moving to Dallas, Texas, Mena and then Lowell, Arkansas.
Joyce was the youngest of four sisters born to Albert & Ada Miller of Durant, OK. She often shared stories of her favorite memories of growing up in Durant, family visits to California, and time with husband Jimmy building their country home in Mena, AR. She enjoyed involvement in church, gospel singing, quilting, spending time with her grandchildren, and playing games with her senior group. She had a passion for all animals, especially dogs, and later in life she enjoyed the company of her Bichon Frisé named Charlie.
She had worked for several companies in Dallas and Mena, most notably she was an accomplished a seamstress working for Melrose, designer Victor Costa, and Levi Straus.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband James Reece, Jr., sisters Aline Kinsey of Carlsbad, NM, Dean Bruce of Durant, OK, Eula Cullar of Sugarland, TX, parents Albert & Ada Miller, and father of her children Bobby Husband.
She is survived by her sons:
* Bradford Husband of Dallas, TX, his wife Kristy, children Stephen, Caitlin Livingston & husband Cash, Kyle, Kristin, Karen, Trent, and grandchildren Max, Wesley and Caleb.
* Daniel Husband of Lowell, AR, his wife Ariel, children Lauren & husband Josh Bonnell, and Hayley.
Internment was on February 19th, 2024, with a private family ceremony at Georgia Cemetery in Gravette, Arkansas.
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