Constance Joyce Taylor, 77, of Fort Smith passed from this life September 13, 2019 in Fort Smith. Joyce was born July 1, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Thornton Douglas and Bertha Borecki Beecher.
She was an outstanding educator working at Cook Elementary for over 30 years, earning many accolades and awards including 2005 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.
In addition, Joyce was active in her church, especially with Parish Religious Education and loved dearly her Monday Morning Bible Study.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joe David Taylor; her son, Brother Basil (Kenny) Taylor of Subiaco, Arkansas; two sisters, Gloria Standifird of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma and Susan Miller of Fort Smith; her aunts, Joan Charbonneau and Barbara Charbonneau, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Nancy Winters.
Rosary will be at 6:00pm Monday September 16, 2019 at Christ the King Catholic Church, with Mass being at 10:00am Tuesday September 17, 2019 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 2112 South Greenwood, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.
