Joyce Paxton

Joyce Irene Paxton, a resident of Holiday Island, AR was born April 23, 1932 in DeSoto, KS, a daughter of Charles and Viola (Sprouse) Cooper. She departed this life Thursday, March 4, 2010 in Eureka, AR, at the age of 77.

Mrs. Paxton was a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution. Joyce was of the Methodist Faith.

She is survived by her loving companion, Ray Coleman of Holiday Island, AR; son, Eric Bowers of Olathe, KS; daughter, Lisa and Brad Roche of Roswell, GA; son, David Bowers of Independence, MO; daughter, Kathleen and Kevin Bolling of Lawson, MO; son, Kevin and Kelly Paxton of Olathe, KS; son, Philip Paxton of Olathe, KS; step-daughters, Debbie Coleman of Eureka Springs, AR; Denise (Nesi) Coleman of Eureka Springs, AR; sister, Marge Snodgrass of Phoenix, AZ; 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalye Paxton, parents, son, Charles (Chuck) Bowers, one brother, Harold Cooper, two sisters, Bess Brewster and Mildred Wilson, one grandchild, Duane Bolling.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Eureka Springs Cemetery in Eureka Springs, AR with Rev. Stan Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.