Jonnie Joyce (Crittenden) Orr, 84, of Gulfport, Mississippi, affectionately called "Nanny" by her family, passed away July 18, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospice Facility in Gulfport, Mississippi.
She was born on September 16, 1940, in Piggott, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Virgil and Alta Mae (Gipson) Crittenden. Jonnie was raised alongside three siblings, Glinda Harryman, Jerry Crittenden and Jackie Crittenden. Her parents and brother, Jerry, preceded her in death.
She attended O'Neal Road Church of Christ.
Jonnie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Kenneth Lee Orr of Gulfport, Mississippi; children: Joyce and Britt Freeman of Jackson, Mississippi, Neil and Sandra Orr of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Kenneth and Alissa Orr of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren: Christopher, Eric, Kevin, Patrick, Michael, Jessie, Samantha, Kayla, Austin, Megan, and Jonathan; and 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Glinda Harryman; brother, Jackie Crittenden; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 25, 2025 at Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, Arkansas, with Bro. Jerry Morgan officiating. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.