Joyce Keith Milton

Joyce Keith Milton, 70, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home in Southside, Arkansas.

Joyce was born on September 18, 1948 in Batesville, Arkansas to Jess E Long and Jackie (Massey) Long. She was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and retired from a career at White Rodgers.

Survivors include her mother, Jackie Long of Southside; daughter, Rhonda Hughey of Southside; son, Ricky McKibben (Tracy) of Cabot, Arkansas; grandchildren, Jessica Ramsey (Joseph), Sarah Ramsey, Jamison Graham (Sonnie), Amanda McKibben, Justise Graham, Dylan McKibben, Abrianna Hughey, Brian Everidge, Brandon Everidge and Stacey Canard; nine great grandchildren; great-great aunt, Allene Richardson of Desha, Arkansas; aunts, Dolorus Jirik (John) of Topeka, Kansas and Janie Tadlock (Bob) of Batesville and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Keith and father, Jess Long.

Pallbearers include: John Jirik, Bob Tadlock, Dan Scott, Harold Anderson, Joseph Ramsey and Justise Graham

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Southside. Burial will follow at Alderbrook Cemetery in Desha. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Doty Southside Funeral Service in Southside.

Memorials may be sent to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 149 Rorie St., Batesville, Arkansas 72501.

Arrangements entrusted to Doty Southside Funeral Service in Southside, Arkansas.