Lois Fisher Hardy

Lois Fisher Hardy, 93 of Sherwood, AR formerly of Cabot, AR passed from this life on October 7, 2025. Lois, the youngest of six children, was born in Paint Rock, Texas, to Jim and Willie Belle Fisher. After her father’s death, the family moved to Cabot, AR. Lois graduated from Cabot High school in 1949 and from the Little Rock Vocational School at the top of her nursing class.

Lois worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital (now known as Baptist Health North) when it opened in 1962. She practiced nursing for almost 50 years, working in the Intensive Care Unit, the Coronary Care Unit, Outpatient Surgery, and the Pain Center. Afterward, she worked part-time in the hospital’s community outreach program until retirement.

Lois made many good friends at the hospital and loved her nursing career. Additionally, she completed art classes and gave many of her paintings to family and friends. Family gatherings at her house were always special and Lois was well known for her chicken and dumplings and peach cobbler. Lois enjoyed special times she spent with her grandchildren and the trips she took with her family and friends.

Lois had a wonderful sense of humor and was the life of every gathering. She will be missed by those that knew and loved her, including her canine companion, Gracie.

Lois was a member of First Baptist Church in Cabot.

She is survived by her three children: Gail Hunt (Michael); Karen Daugherty (James); and Donald Gunter. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Brian Gunter (Kim); Carrie Glover (Jason); Amy Velazquez (Tony), Sarah Bognanno (Charles); and Blake Gunter (Kaylee); her great-grandchildren: Olivia Gunter, Abigail Velazquez, Will Glover, Emily Glover and Hudson Bognanno; and her stepson, Kirk Hardy (Peggy); and step-grandchildren: Randy Hardy, Shane Hardy, and Vicky Rogers.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Fisher; sisters: Mae Wise, Gertrude Burks, Fae Barham, Hazel Fisher; and a special nephew, Bill Burks.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by the funeral at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 AR-107, Sherwood, AR. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Cabot, AR.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or a local Humane Society.

"Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114. 501-758-1170.