Willa Dean "Willadean" Loyd

Willa Dean "Willadean" Loyd, 76, of Bella Vista passed away Friday, April 17. She was born March 25, 1939 in Norfolk, Ark. to the late Harvey Edward Marchant and Wanda Virginia Mae Lackey Marchant. For 28 years she assisted Dr. D.L. Cohagen and lovingly cared for their patients. Following retirement, she enjoyed watching movies, camping, painting, and going to craft shows. But above all, she treasured her family and their time together. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Luverne Novak and brother, Steve Marchant. Survivors include her adoring husband of nearly 54 years, Bob Loyd; her children: Kent (Jeanne) Novak of Bentonville, Dana (Steve) Wilhite of Bella Vista, Jack (Christine) Loyd of Bentonville, and Susan Loyd of Bentonville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 p.m., and the funeral will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, all in the Chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with interment to follow in Elm Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers, www.RollinsFuneral.com.