BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gross Funeral Home

120 WRIGHTS ST

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Joyce Bissell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 22, 2017.

Joyce A. Bissell, 77, of Hot Springs, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was born in Wabash, Indiana, on July, 14, 1939 to the late Russell and Vera Hoch.





Meeting her in heaven are her parents and her great grandson, Nicholas Cobb of Hot Springs.





She leaves behind her loving husband Jerald Bissell; children Janet Bissell, Larry (Carolyn) Bissell, Debora (Stan) Sharp, and April (Vince) Miller; grandchildren Patricia Farmer of Cabot, David Outler and Charissa George, of Sallisaw, OK, Renea (Kenny) Chrisman, Tim (Erin) Bissell, Caitlyn Bissell and fiancé Jason Hamel, Manessa (Michael) Martinez, Sarah Sharp and Justin Minyard, William Miller, and Jeremy Miller, all of Hot Springs; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister Margaret (Waldo) Knight of Warren, IN; sister-in-law Charlene (Joe) Story of Hot Springs; and several nieces and nephews.





A Gathering to Celebrate Joyce’s Life will take place at Gross Funeral Home on Saturday, February 25, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.





In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Joyce’s name to a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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February 24, 2017

Frances Bates

Bissell Family, I am so sorry to hear of the Lose 9of your loved one. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

February 24, 2017

Mary Thornton Asbury

Condolences and prayers for the family. May God comfort you during this time.

February 24, 2017

Mary Longinotti

So sorry Rest In Peace Gods gained an angel

February 23, 2017

Dennis and Danielle McCarty

Love and prayers for the family to find peace and comfort in their memories and in one another.

February 23, 2017

Teri Pascuzzi

February 23, 2017

Teri Pascuzzi

Glad I had the chance to know this beautiful lady...you are loved dearly and will be missed.

February 23, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

February 22, 2017

Gerald and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort each of you at this time. Gwenda (Bissell) Smith

February 22, 2017

Gwenda (Bissell) Smith

Gerald and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort each of you at this time. Gwenda (Bissell) Smith

February 22, 2017

stacy harmon

My prayers are with you and your family. She was a real hoot to work with.

February 22, 2017

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