• Joan Rusher Lowry

    28 Jul 2017

  • Joan Rusher Lowry, 71, of Malvern passed away July 28, 2017. Joan was born to the late Joseph Leroy Rusher Sr. and Marie Slyvestra McHan Rusher on June 8, 1946 in Malvern, AR. Joan being a strong, determined, kind hearted and loving woman had a great love for children and taking care of them. She also loved to travel, shop, go camping, sing, and go bowling.  Joan with her sweet, loving and nurturing soul will be greatly missed.

    Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years, Coleman Lowry and two brothers, Loyd Rusher and Leroy Rusher Jr.

    Joan is survived by her daughters, Tania (Jerome) Catlett of Hot Springs; and Deborah (David) McJunkin of Malvern; her grandchildren, Kristin (Jaraad) Hasan, Heather (Zachary) Cardin, Day McJunkin, Eric Catlett, Damien Catlett and Jeremy Catlett. She also leaves behind 9 great-grandchildren and many other friends and loved ones.

    A Visitation for Joan will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 6-8 PM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thomas McJunkin officiating. Pallbearers will be Damien Catlett, Matthew Rusher, Joey Rusher, Eric Catlett, Zachary Cardin, and Carlin Demoret. Honorary Pallbearers are the UAMS Oncology and ICU Staff. Interment will follow service at the Resthaven Cemetery.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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  • 6 comments

    Jennifer aka Jenny Poo

    31 Jul 2017

    I loved like my own grandma. She was a wonderful women. She will be truely missed. Tania and Debbie i love y'all so much I'm so sorry for your loss. Im praying for y'all

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    Tania Catlett

    4 Sep 2017

    We love you too, Jenny Poo!

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    Danielle Paul

    1 Aug 2017

    The world has lost a wonderful woman. Our lose is heavens gain. May God bless and help your family through this heartbreaking time.

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    Stacy Henry

    1 Aug 2017

    Kristen, You and the babies are in my prayers.

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    Susie Rusher

    1 Aug 2017

    I am very sorry for the loss of Joan. I loved her. She was my cousin. I haven't seen her in years but I will always remember her . She was always happy and fun loving.

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    Magnet Cove United Methodist Church j

    4 Aug 2017

    Our church is praying for your family and friends.

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