Nancy Spakes Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Glenwood, Arkansas

Nancy Hillman Spakes, age 68, of Glenwood, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008.

She was born on July 7, 1939 at Fordyce, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Hillman and Bonnie Lou Epps Hillman. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Nancy was a member of the Glenwood First Baptist Church where she served as church pianist for over 35 years. She was retired from Thrash Propane.

She is survived by her son, Steve Spakes of Bryant; two daughters, Kristen Maynard and Laura Kay Mack both of Glenwood; four grandchildren, Kelley Fagan, Beth Shelton, Lane Smith and Haley Kay Campbell; one great-grandson, Kelyn Fagan; and three sisters, Carolyn Wall of Pine Bluff, Betty Nutt of Florida and Lou Bedell of Hot Springs.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 4, 2008 in the Glenwood First Baptist Church with Bro. Kevin Smead and Bro. James Owens officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Graveside services will be held 2:30 PM, Friday, in the Oakland Cemetery at Fordyce under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.

Pallbearers will be Marty Cantrell, Larry Mitchell, David Hale, David Bedell, David Norton and Ray Bradley.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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Hey, We have thought about you a lot lately especially when we have went shopping in Hot Springs! Kelyn has claimed many things that you guys use to "fight over". School has started back, Bull riding is in full schedule,and Kelyn and Haley are getting ready for their birthdays. I wonder what you are doing? Kelyn has said your driving and cooking maybe he knows more than I. Send a sign from up above if you can! Those Cancun braids pulled a ton of my hair out that is when I frowned. I am just...

Kelley Nicole

January 23, 2008 | Amity, AR

Laura Kay we are so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan and Trudy Forga

January 16, 2008 | Hurst, TX

I really enjoyed getting to know Nancy this past year. She was one of my favorite patients and will always be remembered for her kindness and grateful attitude. I know she loved her family so much because they were the topic of most of her conversations. God bless you all!

Misti Haggard Strasner

January 09, 2008 | Hot Springs, AR

Laura Kay, You're in my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear about your mother.

Michele Ray

January 07, 2008 | Nashville, AR

Laura Kay, I'm so sorry about the loss of your precious mother. May God bless and comfort you and all the family as only He can.I love you very much, Vernetta

Vernetta Jester

January 06, 2008 | Newhope, AR

Thank you for the memories of a smiling Lady that enriched the lives of so many people in so many ways.
I know that her children know better than any one how great she is.

David and Vickie Egleston

January 05, 2008

Laura Kay, we were very sorry to hear about your mom's death. Though we didn't know her well, we were aware of her health problems. Now she is free from all her pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad, difficult time.

Mike & Sandra Pinson

January 05, 2008 | Daisy, AR

Steve, Laura Kay, and Kristi,
Nancy will be remember as a very special person. She made beautiful music every time she sat down at the piano. She blessed so many people with her talent. May God bless you and comfort you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dena Burtness

January 04, 2008 | Glenwood, AR

Nancy was a truly wonderful lady. She had a beautiful spirit and was so much fun to be around. She will truly be missed. I am glad I got to know her and her loving & very supportive children. The love between Nancy, Laura Kay, Kristy, and Steve is a beautiful sight to behold and a blessing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you guys.We love you guys at HSD.
Love,
Leigh

Leigh Louton

January 04, 2008 | Hot Springs, AR

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