Joyce Mary Ann Van Wave, age 83, of Crossett, AR passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016.  She was born in Carlton, MN on December 31, 1932 to her parents, Olaf B. and Ruth Young Olson.  Ms. Joyce was a member of the Baytown Community Choir, First United Methodist Choir of Texarkana, AR, as well as, worked for Meals on Wheels, and babysitting for the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Van Wave, a son, Mark Allen Van Wave, and a granddaughter Dana Sue Van Wave.

Survivors include four sons, Tim Van Wave (Muriel) of Tyler, TX., Jeff Van Wave(Linda) of Vermillion, OH.,  Todd Van Wave (Linnea) of Crossett, AR., Christopher Van Wave (Shelley) of Aurora, CO.;  and one daughter, Gale Sandlin (Gary Don) of Texarkana, TX.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A memorial will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. (www.jonesservice.com)