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Submitted: 3/9/23 • Approved: 3/10/23 • Last Updated: 3/13/23 • R1474902-G1474902-S3
August 3, 1936 - May 14, 2020
*Obituary
Rena Hoggard departed this world on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was 83, the daughter
of Elmer and Etta (Rankin) Anthony. She was born in Fayetteville, but lived in Conway since 9th
grade.
A member of Antioch Baptist Church of Conway for 67 years, she proudly claimed to be
the longest continuous running church member. Rena was beloved by her Sunday School class
and the congregation for her willing and voluntary spirit, her unabashed love, and her loyalty.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Bill Hoggard of Conway, two children
Glen Hoggard and wife Denise of North Little Rock; and Diane Jackson of Conway; four
grandchildren Jai Stephenson and husband Chad of Greenbrier; Taylor Harrington and
husband Brandon of Nashville, TN; Hank Hoggard of North Little Rock; and Hal Hoggard of
Conway, and three great-grandchildren Harper and Hadlee Stephenson, and Judah Harrington.
She recently survived two brain tumors and surgeries to remove them. Her death came as
a result of heart failure. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Ali Krisht, the
talented and caring staff of Conway Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, and the tremendous care
and life saving efforts of Dr. Evan Gregory and his staff at Conway Regional Emergency Room.
Rena ran a good race, she finished the fight, and she now revels in glory.
She will be missed by her loving family.
A family service will be conducted at Crestlawn Cemetery in Conway on Monday, May
18, at 1:00 p.m. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, a service celebrating her life will be held at
Antioch when conditions permit.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to:
Central Baptist College
Attn: Rena Hoggard Endowed Scholarship
1502 College Ave
Conway, AR, 72034.
Contributed on 3/9/23 by hawkinsdonna48
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