Joy Jackson

She was born on February 26, 1944, the daughter of Robert and Mary Frances Hudson. Joy was an excellent homemaker and artist. She did considerable volunteer work in her communities and through First Christian Churches in Beebe, Searcy, and for the last 37 years, Fort Smith. One of her main passions was creating and maintaining her lavish gardens at her home in Fort Smith, AR. She thoroughly enjoyed visiting with family members, church family, and neighbors, especially when she could meet them in her gardens.

Joy was preceded in death by Jack Lee Jackson, her beloved husband of 64 years. Joy is survived by her sister Aylia Poston, son Jack and his wife Dianna, son Michael and his wife Danielle, Grandchildren Heather Hardwick (husband Micah), Ashley Jackson Moreno (wife Erin), Austin Jackson, and Drake Jackson (wife Rosibel), and 5 great-grandchildren: Avery Hardwick, Braiden Hardwick, Jackson Moreno, Rex Jackson, and Camden Moreno, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She especially enjoyed time with her family to whom she was an excellent mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

There are no services scheduled at this time.