She was the widow of Jim Bone, Sr., a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Earl McCollum and one granddaughter, Ellen Bone. Joan's hobbies included traveling, reading, gardening and taking care of her animals. She also loved spending quality time with her family.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Bone, Jr. and wife Phyllis of Dardanelle and Jeff Bone (Diane Nowlen) of Monticello; one daughter, Rosemarie Sexton and husband Lance of Springdale; one brother, Bill McCollum of McGehee; four sisters, Betty Dillon of Sherwood, Kaye Hubbert of Chehalis, WA, Irma Badger of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Muriel Belcher of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Parker Spaulding, Anna Spaulding, Holly Amber Ingebo, Jesica Bone and Lauryn Bone; three great-grandchildren, Noah Pilcher, Aidan Ingebo and Alec Ingebo; and was loved dearly by all her nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Second Baptist Church with burial to follow in Gaster Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(34)
Marijo Miles
Springfield, MO Thursday, September 15, 2016 She was a lovely and kind person who will be missed by family and friendsMeliss Wright
Wynne, AR Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Never met your mom except through your Facebook posts....she was a gem that will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to you and your family.Ed and Cathy Montgmery
little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 14, 2016 We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was a great person and always had a smile and a welcome for everyone. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.Twila Butler
Bentonville, AR Wednesday, September 14, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God provides your family with strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.With deepest sympathy,
Twila Butler
ted and rondie white
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Jeff, we are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.Steve and Sheila Cash
Springdale, AR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Rose, I always knew how special your Mom was to you and your family. She left a legacy of love. A beautiful blessing!Elizabeth Fish
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 What a blessing it was to know Ms. Bone. She was by far the sweetest lady I have ever met. So sad. I pray that you all find hope knowing she is with our Lord. I am praying for all of the family.Kim Kendrick
Star City, AR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Such a sweet heart of a lady, she will be missed by so many. My prayers are with everyone of the family.Nikki Willis
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 My deepest condolences to the family. Joan was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed.Aaron Ingebo
Hood River, OR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 My deepest condolences to the entire Bone-McCollum family on the loss of Joan. My memories of Nana will always be a remembrance of her love&support to my wife, our sons and my experience of her southern hospitality. I feel honored to have known her and trust she is at peace.Patricia Finch Brand
New Braunfels, TX Tuesday, September 13, 2016 She was a sweet lady and an inspiration to me when I used to visit you all when we were so young. She was always so nice and tolerant of us little girls and our antics. I know you are sad, but she had a wonderful life. Prayers for all of you.Gail Pittman
DeWitt, AR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Joan was a very special lady and a wonderful friend. My prayers are for the family she loved so much.John McGaha
McGehee, AR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Rose Marie / JeffSo sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
John & Theresa McGaha
Libi Bone Ingram
N Little Rock, AR Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Dear Rosemarie, Jeff and Jim,I am at a loss for words to express my sadness for you. Your mom was such an amazing person and she will truly be missed. Aunt Joan was a big part of my life as a young child, I loved her and I loved Uncle Jim.
I am just so sorry, I love you all.
Libi
johnnie sherbert
buffalo, SC Monday, September 12, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Joan was such a precious lady. I am pleased to have known her as my sunday school teacher as well as landlord (willis ave) during our years in ARKANSAS. We still sent Christmas cards even though we have been back in South Carolina for 30 years. Our loss is heavens gain.May God hold you all close during the coming days. Sincerely Johnnie SherbertJane Summerford
, AR Monday, September 12, 2016 In reflection, we could all agree the Joan was truly the Proverbs 31. She was positive, productive, and graciously opened her home to others with great hospitality. May you find comfort in knowing she is with her creator!Necie Reed
Conway, AR Monday, September 12, 2016 My heart hurts for your loss. May our Lord comfort you during this time.Sonna Ryan
Oak Harbor, WA Monday, September 12, 2016 Joan was an amazing woman. I came to know her through my friendship with Kathy Graham. She was a role model for mothers and grandmothers. Rest in peace, dear lady.Debbie Tschetter Spayde
Long Beach, MS Monday, September 12, 2016 Rose and family,Sorry for your loss. Wanted You & your family to know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Monday, September 12, 2016 Dear FamilyI am sorry to hear of Joan passing. She was one of the nicest sweetest Christain ladies I know she always had a beautiful smiles,she loved the Lord and was a great Bible teacher
she will be missed by so many In sorrow we hear the Master He soothes the shattered soul, and when we turn to Jesus .The pieces are made whole. When sorry strikes a person, Has a place to go In the arms of Jesus the One who loves us so we may not know when sorrow strike, or when the rains may cease, But in the mist of all the storm the savior gives us peace. Thank God that even when the valley is full of foes we can raise our sights to the hills from whence cometh our help truly our disappointment are HIS appointments Trails are not to cripple us but to find comfort in Him . OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
HAZEL AND FAMILY
Kim Smith
Bentonville, AR Monday, September 12, 2016 Rose,I am so sad to read about the passing of your Mother. As fine a person as you are, I know your mother had to have been a fine lady herself. I'll be praying for your peace and comfort. Much love and prayers your way.
Kim
Gail Kizer
Dermott, AR Monday, September 12, 2016 My condolences to the family of Joan. She was such a gracious lady and so very much fun to be around. Always willing to help with whatever needed to be done.Cynthia Hutchinson
Springdale, AR Monday, September 12, 2016 Rose, Parker, and Anna,Joan was an incredible lady! I am so lucky to have known her and to have spent time with her over the past 15+ years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your Mom and Nonna. Rest assured that you will see her again someday, even though not having her here with you is so difficult. Her memory will live on vibrantly in your heart. She truly was a special lady. Love you!
Cynthia
Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, September 12, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Janice McCollum Morrow
Doniphan, MO Monday, September 12, 2016 Joan was who all of the McCollum's looked to for guidance and love. She was the Matriarch. That is a very special title. She made everyone of us feel so special and loved. You don't have to worry about where she is as I know she is in heaven. For you see, you didn't have to ask if she was a Christian as she lived it everyday. She loved her family with all her heart. Her friends were her delight.In the days ahead, all the family will be at a loss as she will be so missed. We must pick up what she left us, her legacy of loving God, family, friends and yes just everyday people she met. In Romans 8:38-39 I am comforted by the fact that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Joan knew that. She will be missed
Patti Ferguson
Little Rock, AR Sunday, September 11, 2016 Betty,I was so sad to learn of your sister's death. I've always admired how close you are to your family. I know you will miss her. Treasure her memories and the times shared.
Love,
Patti
linda funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, September 11, 2016 my condolence to the bone familyPamela Pace Blann
Crossett, AR Sunday, September 11, 2016 So sorry to hear about this. Ms. Joan was one of my momma's friends. She thought the world of her. Prayers for you family.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Sunday, September 11, 2016 Dear Jeff & FamilyI'm so sorry about the sudden loss of your Mom. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Your Friend & Classmate,
Sharon
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Sunday, September 11, 2016 I am so sorry to hear about Joan. What a beautiful and precious lady! God has truly taken an angel to be with him. Cherish all the wonderful memories.With love & sympanty,
Janice
Shelia Ratledge
OWASSO, OK Saturday, September 10, 2016 So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Joan was a very sweet lady . She welcomed us to 2nd Baptist with open arms and always loved our kids . Love , prayers, strength and comfort for y'all in all the days to comeShelia, Danny and Family
Ann Rabb Curry
Angleton, TX Saturday, September 10, 2016 So sorry to hear about Joan, she was a very dear person and enjoyed having her for a friend the years that we lived in Monticello. We send our sympathy and prayers to the family.Ann and Jamie
Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 10, 2016 To family: what a sweetheart! Always enjoyed so our fellowships at church functions.Always fun to be around. She Loved her family and friends. We will miss her but you can rest assured......"job well done"- she loved The Lord and displayed in her daily life. Our prayers and thoughts with you all.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 10, 2016 My sympathy and prayers go to the Bone family. Mrs. Joan was a fine Christian lady and a Monticello icon. She was a kind and caring person. I always enjoyed our visits when we would see each other at one of the stores in town. Praying that you will find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord!!