Joyce Geraldine Neil

Joyce Geraldine Neil, age 96, of Lowell went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Innisfree Nursing Home in Rogers with her family by her side. She was born January 6, 1924 in Berryville to William L. and Minnie Lee Brawley Miller. She was a life resident of the area, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Lowell. Geraldine was a devoted mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to serving her family and others. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, housekeeping, and, most of all, spending time with those she loved. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Henry Neil; her parents; sisters: Hazel Burr, Pauline Jones, Alma Chaney, and Wanda Autrey; and one brother, Chester Miller. Joyce is survived by: one son, Eugene Neil and wife Chris of Lowell; three daughters: Joyce Pendergrass and husband Bill of Lowell, Loretta Hartgrave of Lowell, and Shirley Marchant and husband Ronnie of Springdale; sister, Helen Boone of Rogers; three grandchildren: Jeff Neil of Pea Ridge, Alicia White of Bentonville, and Cindy Hicks of Springdale; four great-grandchildren; and numerous special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2020 from 10-11 a.m., at First Baptist Church in Lowell. A celebration of Joyce's life will begin at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ben Rowell and Pastor Johnny Harp officiating. Interment will follow at Benton County Memorial Park located in Rogers. Memorials may be sent to: First Baptist Church, PO Box 115, Lowell, Ark., 72745. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.