In Memory of

Joyce

M

Smith

(Cottrell)

Obituary for Joyce M Smith (Cottrell)

Clay Funeral Home
P. O. Box 722
2522 East Broadway
Forrest City, AR 72336
(870)633-8135


Mrs. Joyce Smith, 70 of Palestine, died Tuesday, July 14th, 2020, at her residence in Palestine, AR.

Mrs. Smith was born October 8th, 1949 in Palestine AR, to the late Mr. Lonnie Cottrell and the late Mrs. Bertha Hensley Cottrell.

Survivors are spouse, Mr. Elounzo Smith, of Palestine, her children Mr. Montrell Smith of Palestine, Mr. Jason Smith of Palestine and Windie Griggs of Palestine, siblings, Mr. Johnnie Cottrell of Forrest City, Rev. Leroy Cottrell of Memphis, Mr. Hurlen Cottrell of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Altha Easley of Forrest City, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

COVID-19 resources for funeral homes by The Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), and federal and state agencies continue to issue guidelines daily in an effort to prevent the spread and subsequent fatalities of many. They recommend guidelines regarding gatherings. Funerals are high risk events with elevated risk factors for the public, therefore, please allow the family their privacy during their time of grief and this turbulent period. They thank you for all acts of kindness shown to them at this time.