Loretta "Sue" Staires

Loretta "Sue" Morris Staires, age 74, of Austin passed away, Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was born October 27, 1937 in Rector, Arkansas to the late William Grant Morris and Etta Lee McConnell Morris. She was a graduate of Greene County Technical where she played basketball, softball, and took business courses. She enjoyed bowling and was the 3rd Vice-President of Ventura County Bowling Association, and played woman's fast pitch softball in Ventura, California. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, and embroidery. She was preceded in death by two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 54 years James Leland Staires of Austin, daughters, Suzette L. Pedler of Ventura, California, Shirlee J. Smith of Cabot, Arkansas, grandchildren; Mrs. Jennifer D. and Patrick O'Neil of Virginia, Ms. Cynthia Brunick of Grover Beach, California, Lisa M. and Jonathan Abbey of Santa Paula, California, Stefanie A. Pedler of Grover Beach, Califonia, Mr. Steven J. and Danane Roadinger, II of Norfolk, Virginia, four great-grandchildren, siblings, Harold and Nellie Jo Morris of Florisant, Missouri, Betty and E.J. Smith of Cabot, Arkansas, Bill Buchanan of Kennett, Missouri, and nine nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Funeral services will be in Paragould, Arkansas. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.