Joyce Mason Blackwood

Joyce Mason Blackwood, age 92, of Little Rock was promoted to her eternal home on October 8, 2025.

She was born December 17th, 1932 in Humnoke, AR to Mote and Eunice Mason.

She married JW “Dub” Blackwood May 1950 and together they celebrated 69 years. A shining example of a Godly union to every life they touched.

She was a devoted Christian who lived and shared her faith with everyone she met. Her husband, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews were well loved by her and returned that love and respect for her.

Her legacy is a testament of Faith, Hope and Love based on God’s Word for anyone who believes in the person and work of Jesus Christ

She is survived by daughter Judy Sinele (husband Ford), grandchildren: Kara Henderson Byers (Mike), Leah Henderson Smith (Evan), Jennifer Sinele Dillard, Amanda Sinele, Hunter Sinele (Erin) and Faith Sinele. Son in law Roger Henderson, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband JW “Dub”, her parents, a daughter, Janice Gail Henderson, brothers: Lynville Morgan and Woodard Mason, sisters: Marie Gravette and Betty Davis Adams, infant grandson, Andrew Sinele, and infant great-granddaughter, Ellie Sinele.

The family would like to thank: Briarwood Nursing and Rehab Center for the loving care that she received in the last 7 years. She was at home there and enjoyed the staff, the activities and the meals served. Also Gentiva Hospice for the care they provided this last year.

A private family memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of J.W. Blackwood to the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery Foundation.

Joyce’s most often quoted scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4   Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR  72114.  501-758-1170.