Mrs. Joyce Ann Hudson Strain
May 29, 1943 - May 21, 2019
Joyce A. Strain, 75, of St. Charles, Arkansas entered her eternal home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born May 29, 1943 in St. Charles, Arkansas, she was the oldest child of RC “Son” and Frances Hudson. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Tammy Merritt; siblings Edward “Bo” Hudson, Ruby Martin, Carol Hudson, and Paula Hammond. She is survived by her children, Terrie Cheek of Carlisle, Arkansas and John (Jana) King of Texarkana, Texas; five grandchildren, James (Melodi) Cheek and Jessica Cheek, both of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Josh Cheek of Humnoke, Arkansas, and Jaden and Juliana King of Texarkana, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Brandon, Bo, Brantley, and Blakelynn Cheek; one sister, Nancy (Albert) Cooper of Pryor, Oklahoma and four brothers, Robert (Glenda) Hudson of Lexa, Arkansas, Gary (Karen) Hudson of West Helena, Arkansas, David (Sandy) Hudson of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Richard (Cindy) Hudson of Woodlawn, Tennessee; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking for her family, and caring for her many cats. Visitation will be held at St. Charles Baptist Church on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9:30 to 10:30 am immediately followed by funeral services and internment at St. Charles Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
Joyce A. Strain, 75, of St. Charles, Arkansas entered her eternal home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born May 29, 1943 in St. Charles, Arkansas, she was the oldest child of RC “Son” and Frances Hudson. She was preceded in death by... View Obituary & Service Information