Joy Ann Keifer, 94, of Fort Smith, passed away with family by her side, June 7, 2022. She was born August 27, 1927 in Greenwood, AR to the late Joseph Carl Bassett and Esper (Boyd) Bassett. Joy attended First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Pacesetters, UMW and the Uplifters Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Douglas Bassett, and a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Jimenez.
She is survived by her son, Gary Keifer and his wife Tracy of Fort Smith; her sister, Patsy Perryman of San Antonio, TX; two grandchildren, Josh Keifer and his wife Jennifer and Sarah Jimenez and her husband Alex; four great-grandchildren, Noah and Mason Keifer and Madelyn and Anthony Jimenez.
Private family committal of cremains will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the columbarium at First United Methodist Church and a visitation to follow in the church Narthex for family and friends.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
