Joyce Marie Peebles, 84, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on January 4, 2023. She was born on December 26, 1938, in Hollywood, California to Charles H. Johnson and Jane T. Botsford.

She graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1957. She married her husband, Edward Peebles on September 5, 1994. Joyce lived in California before moving to Missouri. She then moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1994. She worked at Prudential Insurance company for 38 ½ years.

She was a member of Lunch with Friends, Bentonville/Bella Vista Lions Club, catholic church bowling groups, nonsmokers bowling groups, and the Forest Hills Baptist Church. Joyce had a big heart for animals, of any kind. She loved bowling, traveling, making memories, dining at Papa Mikes and bingo at the catholic church.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1702 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715.

Arrangements are being made by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be left at www.funeralmation.com.