Mrs. Patsy JoAnn Gaskins, of Jonesboro, departed this life Sunday, July 6, 2014, at her home, at the age of 77. She was born October 6, 1936 in Old Weona, AR, the daughter of the late Joseph Lacert and Velma Hall Lacert. She married James Gaskins on June 28, 1974 and they enjoyed 40 years together. She worked at Singer for over 15 years and then worked and retired from Columbia Forrest in 1999. She enjoyed ceramics and housekeeping and was a member of The Church of God in Harrisburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her husband, James Gaskins of the home, 1 nephew, Randy Harvel (Kim) of Lonoke, a great nephew, Mark and a great niece, Maylissa. Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at The Church of God in Harrisburg with Bro. John Honeycutt and Bro. Gary Barker officiating. Interment will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park under the direction of Gregg-Weston Funeral Home of Harrisburg. Visitation will be at The Church of God Tuesday evening, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Clifford Whitlock, Kevin Long, Dale Walton, Hal Stewart, Tommy Wilson, Jason Stewart and Michael Jernigan.