Joyce Clersie (Carson) Chapman

Joyce Clersie Chapman, 85, of Summit, Arkansas passed away at her home on May 6th, 2026, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 12, 1940, in Monkey Run, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry Edward Carson and Sallie Mae (Davis) Carson.

Joyce loved family gatherings, quilting, cross stitching, crocheting, reading and puzzles, gardening and tending to her flowers, feeding birds and spending time with her cat.  After marrying Wayne on May 30, 1969, she worked on a dairy farm while raising 4 daughters. She was a devout Christian and wonderful mother. She made sure her children were provided for even when time was limited. Later in life, she moved to Summit, Arkansas and started working as a cook at the Senior Center. She excelled at her job and was promoted to head cook. Joyce then retired to spend more time with her grandchildren. 

Joyce is proceeded in death by her father and mother, Henry Edward and Sallie Mae Carson. Two brothers, Paul David and Tommy Carson, a sister Maxine Conner, her husband H. Wayne Chapman, stepson Coy Chapman, and daughter Georgia Lee Chapman.

She is survived by her sister Geneva Caststeel, four daughters Darla and Johnny Cheek, Lisa and Jeff Bennet, Sherry and Leon Beck and Pamela and Allen Nelson. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Ashley (Brandon) Schulz, Kaylee Cheek, Jonathon Cheek, Cody Rose, Alex Beck, Jacob Beck, Elijah Beck, Marley Berry, Makenzie Horton and Gabe Horton.  Also, her great grandchildren, Josie Scholtz, Rayland Scholtz, Hunter Cheek, Brelee Cheek, Brayden Beck and Karlie Beck.  In addition, Joyce leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Services are scheduled as follows: Visitation at Main Street Church of Christ on May 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service starting at 3 :00 p.m. at Nanny Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas.  Officiating the funeral will be Tad Ott.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville, Arkansas or the Marion County Nursing Home Auxiliary Thrift Store.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas.  

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