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Submitted: 7/17/21 • Approved: 7/18/21 • Last Updated: 7/21/21 • R1382789-G1382788-S3
Lavan
July 19, 1940 - March 2, 2008
Joey
April 21, 1941 - May 5, 2020
Loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Joey C. Whorton, 79, of Hot Springs, AR passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Joey was born April 21, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to the late Floyd Standridge and Wilma Standridge Reese.
Other than her parents, Joey was preceded in death by her husband, Lavan Whorton, and her sister, Pat Kinsey.
Survivors include her sons, Doug Tyler (Tammy) of Rogers, AR and Dr. Greg Whorton (Amy) of Hot Springs, AR; her precious grandchildren, Ryan Tyler and Bailey Sugg (Trent) of Fayetteville, AR, and Hannah, Hayes, and Helen Claire of Hot Springs, AR; adorable great-grandchildren Rowan and Poppy Sugg of Fayetteville, AR.
Joey was raised in Dover, AR and attended Arkansas Tech University. She worked for many years for her dear friend Dr. Robert Griffin, DDS. She later entered the retail industry where worked with another dear friend, Randy Dimmitt, in a dress shop where she sold pageant apparel. She was also a partner in PJ’s Corner for many years as well. During their time in Russellville, Joey and Lavan were members of First United Methodist Church.
As their sons began their own families, Joey and Lavan wanted to be near their grandchildren, which took them to Fayetteville, AR and eventually to Hot Springs. Joey and Lavan loved their grandchildren more than anything, and adored the years they were able to spend with each of them. Joey’s greatest gift was taking something ordinary and transforming it into something beautiful, especially in homes and gardens. Many friends will also remember her love and skill for card games, especially Bridge, Hearts, Solitaire, and video poker.
A graveside service for immediate family will be held on Friday at Hollywood Cemetery, officiated by Reverend David Wilson.
Her family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers over the past few weeks. They especially want to thank the staff at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs for their excellent care during her final weeks.
Contributed on 7/17/21 by debbraszymanski
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