Joan Oates's obituary , Passed away on June 28, 2024 in Alexander, Arkansas

Joan Oates

August 11, 1934 - June 28, 2024 (89 years old)

Alexander, Arkansas

Joan Oates's obituary , Passed away on June 28, 2024 in Alexander, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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Joan Oates

August 11, 1934 - June 28, 2024 (89 years old)

Alexander, Arkansas

Joan Oates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 28, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Joan Oates of Alexander, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Joan departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joan. Though Joan may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Terry and Ethel Dockery; her husband Jerry Oates; and her daughter Sandra J. Hanna. She is survived by: her sons, Terry R. Oates (Regina) of Bryant and Jimmy L. Oates of Benton; her son-in-law Brian of Bryant; her brother-in-law Joe B. Oates (Joyce) of Little Rock; and her grandchildren, Matthew Oates of Bryant, Zach Hanna (Christin) of Bryant and Amelia McGill (Ricky) of Bryant. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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July 02

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Smith Family Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205

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July 03

Funeral service

Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
1501 W Maryland Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72120

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