Joan Carol Brown Buzbee

Joan Carol Brown Buzbee, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at the age of 91. The cherished matriarch of her family, Joan leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will live on through the generations who follow her. Born in Tinsman, Arkansas, on August 7, 1935, Joan was a woman of remarkable strength, resilience, and quiet resolve. Above all, she was devoted to her family and husband of 59½ years, Billy Joe Buzbee. Joan brought that same devotion and dedication to her professional life. As an owner and co-founder of La. Weld and Press, LLC, she played an integral role in building and running the business. Joan is survived by her daughters, Kathy Miller (Robert) and Patty Hayden (Richard, Sr.); her son, Billy Joe Buzbee, Jr. (Rachel); her brother, Jerry Brown; and her sister, Sherry Brown Allen. Her grandchildren include Jana Breaux, Lauren Diebold (Jacob), Richard Hayden, Jr., Cheri Needham (Curtis), Karen Miller, Kristin Line (Joel), Heather Buzbee, Ashlynn Buzbee, and Logan Buzbee. Great-grandchildren include Clacey Tibbetts, Trace Hayden, Noah Line, Joseph Line, Jack Diebold, Henry Diebold, and Charles Diebold. Mrs. Buzbee was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie H. Brown and Mamie E. Rowen; her husband, Billy Joe Buzbee; her brother, Lynn Brown; her infant son, Gregory Michael Buzbee; her sister-in-law, Joy Brown; and her brother-in-law, Boyd Allen. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary on October 16, 2026, from 9am to 11am, with a service to follow at 11am. A graveside service will be held on October 17, 2026, at 10am at Campground Cemetery in Hampton, Arkansas. The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional caregivers and staff at The Lodge at Lane Nursing Home for the love and kindness they showed their mom. Memorial donations may be made to Campground Cemetery, c/o Leslie Pedigo, 2393 Calhoun 44, Hampton, AR 71744.