Joanne Thompson Cox, 72, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Scottsdale.

She was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Forrest City, the daughter of the late Elliott "Bill" and Willie Mae Griffin Thompson.

She was united in marriage to Jimmy Mack Cox on Aug. 12, 1951. They enjoyed 42 years together. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1994.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Searcy.

She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Ann Smith and Sarah Lynn Carpenter; two sons, Richard Mack Cox and James Steven Cox; five grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at the Hoggard and Sons Chapel.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.