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Joan Kay Jeffers

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Joan "Kay" Jeffers, age 77, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. She was born on July 11, 1939, in Harrison, Ark., to Milton and Marguerite Barnes Driver. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Tom and Frank Driver; sister, Mary Anne Martin. She considered Eureka Springs her home and shared childhood memories of running the hills while trying to keep up with the older kids on their adventures. After graduating high school, she moved to Kansas City and became one of the first computer operators for General Electric, while supporting her mother and younger siblings. She later moved to Canada as a military wife and was transferred throughout the country, making many close friends along the way. She returned to the states to care for loved ones in the early 90s. Kay loved her family beyond words. She dedicated her life to being a caretaker of family and friends. She enjoyed keeping up with politics and current events and loved to read and play games, particularly with her grandchildren. She lived a life of strong personal faith, reading her Bible every day in quiet contemplation. She never judged or condemned others and was quick to love, and passes that legacy on to her family. She is survived by her daughters; Patricia Anne Conner of Fayetteville, Amy Sharp and her husband Myles of Fayetteville; two brothers, Stanley Driver and his wife Shirley of Wichita, Kan., David Driver of San Antonio, Texas. She was extremely proud of her five grandchildren; Justin Green, Kelsey Conner, Brittney, Brandon and Brady Pense; and three great-grandchildren; Ethan, Zola, and Eliza Green. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Circle of Life Hospice. They provided compassion, support, and expert care for our mother and we can't thank them enough. Condolences may be given online at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home.

Published May 7, 2017

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