Catherine Andrea Ripley Joyce Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Catherine Andrea Ripley Joyce (Glenwood, Arkansas) is shared. Catherine, born on June 17, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan, passed away on October 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Catherine will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Catherine by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Catherine is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Catherine’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Don Ripley and Patricia Ripley; and her in-laws, John and Marlea Joyce. She is survived by: her husband John H. Joyce; her children, Jennifer "JJ" Lynn Joyce-Duhe' (Christopher Duhe') and Derek Raymond Joyce (Jamie); her granddaughter Mackenzie Leigh Joyce; and her siblings, Craig Ripley (Barb) and Susan Ripley (Verne Dregalla).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel (209 N 3rd St, Glenwood, AR 71943).
