It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanne Beasley Bear (Jacksonville, Arkansas), born in Little Rock, Arkansas, who passed away on May 13, 2020, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Varon Beasley and Roselle Beasley; her sons, Billy Floyd and James Wyatt; and her husbands, Bill Wyatt and Jim Bear.

She is survived by : her children, Steve Bear and Linda Smith (Don) of Pottsville, Arkansas; her cousin Nelson Jackson of Houston, Texas; and her pets, Piper, Jackson and Steve. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of many friends.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer's Arkansas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
A Natural State Funeral Service