Joyce Sue Gordon, age 74, of Saint Charles, passed from this life on Thursday June 3, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. She was born on September 28, 1946 in DeWitt, the daughter of the late Theodore and Johnetta Eason Cover. Joyce held many jobs in her life time including, clerk at the local general store, home health aide and most recently accounting for Adams Fertilizer and Equipment in Dewitt. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, playing slot machines and spending time with her family.  Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bob Cover and one son, John Smith.

She is survived by her long time partner, Danny D. Smith, one son, Danny L. Smith both of Saint Charles, two daughters, Jamie Gordon of Arkadelphia and Nikki Tate and her husband, David (who happens to be the favorite son-in-law) of Arkadelphia, six grandchildren, Tyler Smith (Amanda), Peyton Navarre, Sydney Smith (Matt), Braydon Todd (Victoria), Hunter Tate (Megan) and Madison Frazier (Brandon), six great grandchildren, Aidan Castleberry, Remington Navarre, Claire Doak, Analeah Smith, Addison Smith and Thomas Smith, and one brother, John Cover of Gillett.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday June 5, 2021 at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday June 6, 2021 at Saint Charles Cemetery in Saint Charles Arkansas. A family luncheon will take place at 1:00 PM on Sunday at the Saint Charles Baptist Church.

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