Dr. Loretta Fay Rhoads

Dr. Loretta Rhoads, 76, of Alma, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. She was born September 19, 1943 in Sequoyah County, OK to the late Allen and Stella Bagley. She was a retired Assistant Principal for Northside High School in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen Bagley, Jr. and Harold Bagley.

She is survived by her husband, The Reverend David Rhoads of the home; a daughter, Joni Koch and husband Greg of Alma; a son, Rey Gonzales and wife Gina of Los Angeles; six sisters, Edith Lee of Muldrow, Helen Fouts of Spiro, Wilma Faulkner of Muldrow, Naomi Odgon of Muldrow, twin sister Annetta Bearce of Alma, and Jeanice Rhoads of Alma; five grandchildren, Joel Koch, Mallory Holsted and husband Toby, Jonalee Vogel and husband Ethan, Isaac Koch, and Gianna Gonzales; two great-grandchildren, Madilynn and Railynn Becker; and a close friend and co-worker, Melissa Griffin of Texarkana.

A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Butterfield Assembly of God in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Touch of Grace Ministries, Mount Zion Church, 143F Butler Lane, Searcy, AR 72143 {founded by Dr. Loretta Rhoads and Melissa Griffin for the purpose of mission works around the world}, or Heart of Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind Road, Suite 4, Fort Smith, AR 72901.

The family will visit with friends immediately following the service at the Church, 1302 North 30th Street, Van Buren.