Harriett Jannice Turner Hyatt

Harriett Jannice Turner Hyatt of Jonesboro, 97, died on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born to Annie Stephens and Harvey Turner on February 15, 1926, she was a woman who cared about people, a community leader. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed a successful 25-year career as a Psychiatric Nurse (LPTN). She was appointed to the first integrated nursing board by governor, William Jefferson Clinton. She went on to join the Governor’s Review Board. Harriett was known as a jack-of-all-trades; she was a beautician but also enjoyed repairing automobiles and small appliances. She had many interests, but her true purpose was serving people and her community. She was a founding board member of Rights in Education for Students and Parents (RESP) Inc., a nonprofit community service organization. She fed the hungry and clothed the needy. She gave her all to her church and her community and served them well.

Memorial services will be held on:

Saturday, July 1st at 11am

First Baptist Church

700 Kitchen Street

The family asks that in lieu of flowers,  please donate to:

Jonesboro Parks & Recreation Department
C/O E. Boone Watson Community Center
3009 AR 91
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Make checks payable to: The City of Jonesboro Parks & Recreation/E. Boone Watson Community Center