Joy Dian Buerkle Richmond Rush

Joy Dian Buerkle Richmond Rush, 63, of Stuttgart, Ark., won her fight with Multiple Sclerosis on Feb. 27, 2016. She was born in Stuttgart, Ark., April 22, 1952 to the late Edward Paul (Eddie) Buerkle and Juanita Travis Buerkle Henderson. Survivors include her husband, Ken Rush of Stuttgart; son, Tyler Edward Richmond (Niki) of North Little Rock; brothers, Edward Paul (Burk) Buerkle (Sharon) of Maumelle and J. Travis Buerkle of England; grandchildren, Nathaniel Paul Richmond of North Little Rock; nephews and nieces: Rebecca Buerkle of Little Rock, Adam Buerkle (Stephanie) of Rogers, Chris Foster of Hot Springs, and Brooke Foster of Maumelle. Joy attended Stuttgart High School. She was a member of the Rice Landers Choral Group and a member of the D.B.S. Sorority. She attended UCA in Conway and she worked for years in the family drug store as a bookkeeper. Throughout her life, Joy lived by her deep love and belief in the Lord. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Stuttgart, Ark. Joy's most cherished moments were spent with family, friends, and her beloved cats. She was always the life of the party, lighting up the room with her smile. To know her was to love her. She will be missed. A celebration of Joy's life will be March 3, 2016 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 209 S. Grand Ave.,Stuttgart, AR 72160. The eulogy will be given by her brother E.P. (Burk) Buerkle and Pastor Glenn Larson. Visitation will be 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The memorial will began at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Memorials: Multiple Sclerosis Society 1100 North University, Suite 255 Little Rock, AR 72209 Emmanuel Lutheran Church 209 S. Grand Ave Stuttgart, AR 72160 Humane Society-Pulaski County 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd. Little Rock, AR 72210 Charity of donors choice. Arrangements made by Wilson Robison Funeral Home, England, Ark. To sign guestbook, go to www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com. Private burial will be in Lutheran/Buerkle Cemetery, Stuttgart, Ark.