Joyce Rae Alley

Joyce Rae Alley, 83, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on July 30, 2025. Joyce was born on the family farm in Lowell, Arkansas, on April 28, 1942, the sixth child of Cecil and Lillie Patton. She attended school and church services in the Silent Grove community—often recalling the long, sometimes scary walk she had to make. Joyce was active in music, played the piano, and sang in the choir. Alongside her five older siblings, she worked the farm, picking vegetables and tending to livestock. And, of course, no farm is complete without a family dog—Joyce became a lifelong dog lover and loved to share her memories of Cleo, Sheba, and Molly. Joyce graduated from Springdale High School in 1960. She remained close with her classmates and took part in organizing class reunions throughout the years. After high school, she began working as a secretary at JTL, and later moved on to Rebsamen Insurance and the International Harvester office in Springdale. On October 22, 1971, Joyce married Lewis Alley, and together they enjoyed a life of travel across the United States, living in Illinois, Arizona, New Mexico, and Louisiana. After Lewis’s retirement, they returned to Springdale, where Joyce worked at First National Bank until her own retirement from what is now First Security Bank. She cherished her time at the bank and often spoke fondly of the friendships she made there. A devout Christian, Joyce was an active member of Springdale’s First Baptist Church and remained involved with the Cross Church Women’s Bible Study until recently. She also volunteered with the Compassion Center, which she considered a meaningful and important part of her life. Joyce is survived by Kathy Patton, Keneth Patton, Linda Undernehr, Mike Patton, Gary Patton, Michael Undernehr, Noah Undernehr, Charles Weiss, David Weiss, and Ronald White. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis Alley; her brother, Robert Patton; and her sisters, Christine Weiss and Aldine White. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale, followed by funeral services at 2:00 PM. An interment will take place after the service at Bluff Cemetery.

Joyce Rae Alley

April 28, 1942 - July 30, 2025