Ms Joann Sasseen Percifull

December 23, 1934 - March 27, 2021

Joann Sasseen Percifull, 86 of Jonesboro passed away on Saturday, March 27 in Hospice at Lakeside Nursing Home in Lake City, Arkansas. Born December 23, 1934 in Nettleton, she was raised by her Grandparents L.B. (Burke) and Kate Etter. Joann was a 1952 graduate of Nettleton High School. On May 9, 1953 she married her husband of 57 Years, Norman Percifull. Shortly after graduation, Joann began her career as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. There she was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and held various positions until retirement in August 1992. Joann enjoyed her retirement spending time with friends and her grandchildren. She was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church and especially loved her Senior Sunday school class. Joann is preceded in death by her devoted husband Norman Lee Percifull, Parents Esther (Sagely) Pool and Troy Lee Sasseen. Paternal grandparents Katherine Josephine (Fitch) Etter, and James August Sasseen. Maternal Grandparents, Bertha Lamar Houston and Clarence H. Sagely. One sister, Barbara Jean Sasseen. She is survived by her daughters; Vickie (Mickey) Baugh and Donna (Randy) Harral of Jonesboro. Three grandchildren; Christopher (Jennifer) Baugh of Montana, Katie (Ryan) Avery of Springfield Missouri, and Laura Ferguson of Jonesboro. Joann was blessed to have 14 great grandchildren. The family is grateful for the loving care she received from the staff at Lakeside Nursing Home and also from St. Bernard’s Village. A private family graveside service will be held at 10am on Thursday at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Mr. George Williamson Officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to send a lasting memorial, the family requests you to consider Nettleton Baptist Church, 7001 Johnson Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72404 Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the family of Joann Percifull. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Tri-CityLLC.com .