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Frances E PEARSON LOYD

McGehee Cemetery
Desha County,
Arkansas

Dale
Dec 19, 1907 - Feb 2, 1970
Frances
Nov 15, 1909 - May 16, 1998

McGEHEE -- Frances Pearson Loyd, 88, died May 16, 1998, at her home in McGehee.

She was a daughter of the late Shelby Marvin and Mae Barron
Pearson of Little Rock.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church at McGehee, where she was a member and past president of the board of
trustees, a member of the administrative board, and a past president
and life member of the United Methodist Women. She participated in
many local civic organizations, including the parent-teacher
association, garden club, Women's Chamber of Commerce, McGehee
Cemetery Association and McGehee Hospital Auxiliary.

As a businesswoman, she was active many years with her husband
and her son in the operation of an International Harvester farm
implement dealership.

A professional genealogist, she was a member of the Association
of Professional Genealogists, the National Institute on Genealogical
Research Alumni Associates, the Society of Genealogists of London and the Scottish Genealogical Society of Edinburgh.

Hereditary and patriotic societies with which she was affiliated include Daughters of the American Revolution, National Huguenot Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars, the United States Daughters of 1812, Descendents of the Colonial Clergy, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons and daughters of the Pilgrims, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, and Magna Charta Dames.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale C. Loyd of McGehee; a daughter. Jane L. Chesshir; a son, William P. Loyd; and a
grandson, William M. Loyd.

Survivors include a son, Dr. Marvin Loyd of Lake Village; a sister, Marsha M. Loyd of McGehee; six grandchildren; nine great-
grandchildren; and a special friend, Fern Reed of McGehee.

The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday at McGehee First
United Methodist Church. Burial will be in McGehee Cemetery under
the direction of Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee.

Memorial contributions may be made to McGehee First United
Methodist Church, Frances P. Loyd and Jane L. Chesshir DAR Memorial Scholarship Fund or to a favorite charity.

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Contributed on 2/5/18

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Submitted: 2/5/18 • Approved: 2/5/18 • Last Updated: 2/8/18 • R1209671-G767511-S3

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