JoAnn G. Counts Shuffield, age 88, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent's in Hot Springs. She was born on January 20, 1936, in Bismarck the daughter of the late Gus and Ada Sanders Counts. JoAnn was a member of Bismarck First Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, Baking, Gardening, and flower arranging. JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Shuffield Sr. three sisters, Opal Ledbetter, Bonnie Nichols, and Ruby Montgomery, four brothers, Johnny, Clinton, Eugene, and Louie Counts, and one great grandson, Alex Spradlin.

Survivors are two sons, Paul Shuffield Jr. (Kristine) of Arkadelphia, and Ron Shuffield (Debbie) of Bismarck, one daughter, Becky Hughes of Bismarck, seven grandchildren, Summer Calhoun (Brent), Sarah Robinson (Brandon), Ryan Shuffield (Adi), Spencer Shuffield (Kristen), Nicholas Shuffield, Bradley Shuffield (Amanda), and Harrison Shuffield, nine great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday March 29, 2024, at Old Bismarck Cemetery in Bismarck with Bro. Fred Hunter officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Clark County Community Foundation operating fund, P.O. Box 735 Arkadelphia AR 71923

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.