Amy Abbott Stanbery

Amy R. Stanbery, aged 52, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Lyon, MS. Born on January 28 in Wynne, Arkansas, Amy grew up in the Arkansas delta with her brothers and sisters.  She graduated from Central High School in Helena-West Helena before attending Phillips Community College-Helena and later Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

 Amy previously worked at Myrna’s Klassic Kollections in Helena, where she enjoyed meeting and talking with locals.  She spent her life nurturing her creativity and artistic talents, particularly in painting and drawing, which brought joy to her and those around her.

Amy is survived by her children, Tyler Stanbery and Hannah Stanbery; siblings, Steven Wright (Camille), Candice Crutchfield (Brad), Amber Young (Jamie), Jeffery Anderson (Amanda) and Wesley Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sue Catlett and her special bonus parents, Dolly and Buddy Smart.