Catherine Andrea Ripley Joyce

Catherine Andrea Ripley Joyce was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 17 th , 1950. She took her final breath in this broken world on October 18 th , 2026. And no doubt, she awakened into the full promise of the Kingdom of Heaven and Resurrection Life.

She is preceded in death by her parents Don and Patricia Ripley and her in-laws John and Marlea Joyce.

She is survived by her husband John H. Joyce; daughter Jennifer “JJ” Lynn Joyce- Duhe’ and husband Christopher Duhe’; son Derek Raymond Joyce and wife Jamie, grand-daughter McKenzie Leigh Joyce; brother Craig Ripley and wife Barb; and sister Susan Ripley and husband Verne Dregalla; and a host of extended family and friends.

She was a member of Blessed on the Rock Church in Amity.

On November 29 th ,1969 she married the love of her life John H. Joyce, with whom she remained faithfully devoted in marriage for nearly 57 years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.

She had a mix of an adventurous spirit and classical taste, as she loved the outdoors, as well as the symphony, being an accomplished pianist and cellist. Cathy was a Senior BOA at Edward Jones Investments. Moving to Arkansas, Cathy was able to fulfill her passion of being an avid outdoors woman. She loved canoeing, hiking and mountain biking with her husband John, this being the main reason they moved to Caddo Gap. She enjoyed white water paddling with many miles on the rivers. She loved gardening, flowers and butterflies. She was very talented at sewing quilts and blankets and outfits for a lot of people. She was a proud member of the Ozark Society and Safety Boats Tri-Athlon. at

Cathy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

There will be a Visitation Tribute Saturday October 24 th , 2026, from 2:00-4:00pm at the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel – Glenwood, Arkansas.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home - Glenwood