Joan Bradley

Joan Gail Bradley, 75, of Paragould, was born September 10, 1950. She was called to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Joan worked in manufacturing for twenty years at Emerson Electric. Joan then moved to Child Art Studio for seventeen years, and ended her work career as Executive Director of the Greene County Community Fund.

Joan married Jim Bradley on May 3, 1969. She was a faithful and active member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. Joan lived her life to serve God by serving others through teaching class and serving in the nursery for 34 years. Joan started the first church library at Brown's Chapel and oversaw it for many years. She was an active choir member for many years as well.

Joan loved her family deeply and always looked forward to time spent with her children and grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her father, Leon Horne; step-father, Earl Rowland; and mother, Irene Horne Rowland.

Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jim Bradley of the home; son, Jim (Miranda) Bradley, Jr. of Paragould; daughter, Jennifer (Matt) Brown of Alma, Arkansas; grandson, Lance (Catherine) Bradley of Paragould; granddaughters, Chelsea (Cody) Cox of Paragould, Adrienne Bradley of Paragould, Hannah (CJ) Vinson of Alma, Jennah (Devin) Barry of Alma, Erin Bradley of Paragould; and great grandchildren, Harper Vinson, Crue Vinson, Coen Vinson, and Kashton Harris.

A very special thank you is extended to Legacy Hospice for the loving care for Joan Bradley: my wife, our mother, and grandmother.

A visitation will be Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 6-8 PM at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral will be Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11 AM at Heath Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Noe officiating. Burial will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Curt Branscum, JM Friar, Rick McDaniel, Joe Wayer, Jeff Wells, and Lin Wells. In honor of Joan, please send memorials to Brown's Chapel Baptist Church.