Joye Ann Quarles

Joye Ann (Graham) Quarles of Bearden departed this life on November 09, 2022. She was born December 22, 1930. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, William (Did) Quarles, her mother Lillian Smith Graham, her father Howard Graham, brother Howard of Camden, Arkansas, and sisters Jeanette McVay of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Doris Smith of Crossett, Arkansas, Dorthey Dunn of Dallas, Texas and Peggy Manus of Rison, Arkansas. She is survived by her son Howard (Russ) Quarles and wife Susan of Little Rock, Arkansas, daughter Susan Holmes of Bearden, Arkansas. She is also survived by three grandsons, Paul Holmes of Oslo, Norway, Alan Holmes of Bearden, Arkansas and Special Agent Thomas Quarles, United State Army CID and wife Jessica of Wahiawa, Hawaii, and granddaughter Shelley Holmes Ballard (Jeff) of Bearden Arkansas; brothers Larry Graham (Brenda) and Randy Graham both of Bearden, Arkansas. Mrs. Quarles is also survived by four great grandchildren, Henry, Evelyn, and Roland Quarles of Wahiawa, Hawaii and Madison Ballard of Bearden, Arkansas. Mrs. Quarles also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
Joye Ann was a lifelong member of the First Assembly of God Church. She retired from a local grocery store as a mainstay of the Community. Miss “Joann” always provided wonderful holiday meals for family and was a tireless worker remembered for her Apricot cakes, willingness to provide food and comfort for those who had lost loved ones regardless of race or social status. Her earthly treasures were her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the compassionate care shown by Silver Oaks Rehab of Camden, Gentiva Hospice staff, and especially Jennifer Butts, RN. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Silver Oaks Rehab or Gentiva Hospice would be appreciated.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, November 11, 2022 at Moss Cemetery in Bearden under the direction of Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net