Joyce Ann Heritage, age 70 of Arkadelphia, departed this life Saturday October 29, 2016. She was born in Arkadelphia the daughter of Paul and Lillian Shepherd Malcom. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, William and Charles Malcom.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years Melvin Ray Heritage, 2 daughters, Rebecca (Chuck) Donahue of Friendship, Beverly Ann (Mike) Glover of Curtis, 2 brothers Jimmy Malcom of Corning and Ricky Malcom of Arkadelphia. 4 sisters, Betty Harkness, Nita Banks, Cathy Reynolds, Debra Wade all of Arkadelphia. Beloved grandchildren, Brittani Curtis (Katie),
Christopher Curtis (Ashlee), Joshua Howell, Jessica Donahue and Maygan Glover.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday November 3rd at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will be gathering at the home of Ray Heritage at 385 Mt. Zion Rd. Arkadelpia.
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