Joyce L. Willis, 70, of Conway, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born August 1, 1943, in Pope County, Arkansas, daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Curry Vaughn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Willis, daughter, Willie Dean Hefner, sisters, Peggy Bruce and Jewell Cloninger, brother, David Vaughn and 2 grandchildren.
She is survived by 6 daughters, Missie Vaughn of Belleville, Judy Lyons of Pottsville, Teresa Willis of Havana, Bridgett Willis of Conway, Anita Willis and Kathy Willis both of Missouri, 3 sons, Shorty Willis ,Thomas Willis and James Willis all of Conway, 28 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, sister, Caroline Vaughn of Oklahoma and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 31, at Bell’s Chapel Cemetery with Rev. J.W. Heflin officiating by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday.