Barbara Lou Loy, 82, went to her heavenly home on August 19, 2021. She
resided in Malvern, Arkansas at the time of her passing. Barbara was born on
December 11, 1938 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Jack and Adell Wright. She grew
up in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and later Bismarck, Arkansas. On December 8,
1955, Barbara and the love of her life, Claudie Loy were married. They were
married for 49 years.
Barbara was affectionally known by everyone she met as “Mamaw Bob.” She
spent her life helping those around her. She was a hard worker and loved the
Lord. She spent over 25 years working for the United States Postal Service as a
mail carrier. Upon retiring, Barbara enjoyed antiquing, gardening, and helping
those in need. She never met a stranger anywhere she went, and was always
willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. She was also very active in her
church.
Barbara was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, Claudie, her
son, Vince, her brother, Doug Wright and one great granddaughter, Whitley Loy.
She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law: Jimmy and Cathy Wright of
Arkadelphia, Arkansas, one son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Bobbie Loy, of
Bismarck, Arkansas, four grandchildren: Josh and Chasity Loy, of Benton,
Arkansas, Brad and Emily Loy, of Bismarck, Arkansas, Cody and Carla Loy, of
Falcon, Colorado, Nikki and Jeremy Godwin, of Bismarck, Arkansas, and nine
great-grandchildren: Kynlee and Khloe Loy, Skylen and Evie Loy, Norah, Charli,
and Ella Loy, and Alec and Brady Godwin.
A memorial service will be held in honor of Barbara Loy on Saturday, August 28,
2021 at 11:00 am at Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas
with Bro. Ricky Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Hickory Grove Cemetery in Bismarck, Arkansas.
Hickory Grove Cemetery Fund Flowers sent to: (delivery done on Friday)
Earline Hawthorn Josh and Chasity Loy
1104 Old Military Road 3966 Hampton Dr
Arkadelphia, Arkansas Benton, AR 72019
Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
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