220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Joyce Marie Penter

Joyce Marie Penter

Joyce Marie Penter

April 5, 1941 - September 10, 2026

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Obituary

Joyce Marie Penter of Trumann departed this life Thursday, September 10, 2026 at The Springs in Jonesboro at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 5 days. She was born April 5, 1941 in McCormick, AR to the late Bill and Ruth May Lowery and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was an administrator at the Senior Citizen Center for over 10 years and a member of NEA Baptist Church. Marie loved gardening flowers, playing the piano and her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Zachary “Z C” Penter; Jesse and Mary Upton Penter; sister, Delois Case and her parents. She is survived by two sons, Coty Penter of Trumann and Mark Penter of Batesville; two daughters, Cindy (Phillip) Hendrix and Tammie (Damon) Slinkard both of Trumann; one sister, Helen “Cricket” Ballard of Trumann; one brother, Jerry Lowery of Trumann; 3 grandchildren, Autumn (Dustin) Mars, Nelson Slinkard and Sky Shannon; 2 great-grandchildren, Sicily Mars and Stella Mars and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends, Monday, September 14th from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. with Alan McClung officiating. Burial will be private. An online registry book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net.

Service Details

Public Visitation

September 14, 2026

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR

870-483-6311
Memorial Service

September 14, 2026

01:30 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR

870-483-6311

Guest Book

"Your mom was one of the prettiest ladies I knew, she seemed to know the secret to staying young. She will be missed by so many. God bless you.

Paul Spurlock, Jonesboro

September 14, 2026

"Your mom was one of the prettiest ladies I knew, she seemed to have secret to staying young. God bless your family.

Paul Spurlock, Jonesboro

September 13, 2026

"Loved Marie, my uncle married her aunt. They were great people too. Marie is missed already.

Gaylon Brooks, Trumann, ar

September 13, 2026

"Crickett and Jerry, I am so very sorry to read this. Marie was a delightful person. Years might pass, but when we would run into each other, we just picked right up from where we left off - whether it was the last McCormick Reunion or 20 years earlier..

Jeanine Saunders, Jonesboro, AR

September 13, 2026

"Donald and I are so sorry to read about Marie’s’ passing away! I remember her as a beautiful woman. I also remember our trip to Disney World; so much fun! And I, of course, remember all of you in class at home in Trumann. I am so sorry for all of your family for this loss. Sincerely, Beth Presley

Beth Presley, Little Rock, Arkansas

September 12, 2026

"Donald and I are so sorry to read about Marie’s’ passing away! I remember her as a beautiful woman. I also remember our trip to Disney World; so much fun! And I, of course, remember all of you in class at home in Trumann. I am so sorry for all of your family for this loss. Sincerely, Beth Presley

Beth Presley, Little Rock, Arkansas

September 12, 2026

"Tammie, Cindy, Mark and Coty I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the many times our families got together. I always had a great time with you all. Marie was always happy and a pleasure to be around. She will be greatly missed. Y’all are blessed to have had a mom as wonderful as Marie. Love Tammy (Rushin) DeMent

Tammy DeMent, Paragould, Arkansas

September 12, 2026

"I know that you're in heaven now with your loved ones and we're all so envious! We can't wait to join y'all some day when God calls us to our 'forever home!' My fondest memories are our family reunions at grandpa and grandma's house making homemade fish, hushpuppies and ice cream and of course hearing you and Uncle Zee playing and singing on the piano. RIP, Aunt Ree! I Love you!

Teresa Lawson, Alachua, Florida

September 12, 2026

"Prayers to all. A great lady

Gary Russell, Trumann,Apr

September 12, 2026

"Cindy and Tammy, So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet and beautiful woman. Sending Prayers and much love to both of you.

Betty Jo Griggs, Jonesboro, AR

September 11, 2026

"Coty, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I worked with her years ago. She was such a sweet, kind and beautiful lady. Please accept my deepest condolences. May your precious memories sustain you in the days ahead. God bless you, Coty.

Jewel Rhodes, Lake City

September 11, 2026

"My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this lovely lady. May God bring comfort to each of you who will miss her so much.

Mary Lee Brock Cunningham, Jonesboro

September 10, 2026

"Sending condolences for the family and friends...she was a good person and will be missed by many

Johnnie (Kendall) Mitchusson, Star City, Arkansas

September 10, 2026

"I will always have memories of her playing the piano. Love❤️ you Aunt Marie. Rest in peace.

Kimberly Ludington, VIRGINIA

September 10, 2026

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