Elizabeth Ann Evans Howard Nash

Elizabeth Ann Evans Howard Nash, 74, of Bearden died Monday, June 14, 2010 at her home. She was born December 24, 1935 in Thornton, Arkansas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, fellowship with family and friends, camping and fishing. She was a faithful member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Dolly Evans, husband, Hilliard "Red" Howard, son, Terry Howard and step-son, Jerry Howard. She is survived by her husband, Hollis Nash; two daughters, Lori Scroggins of Cleveland and Ranea Dear of Rayville, La.; a grandson, Wayne Nash of Bearden; six step-sons, Charles Howard, Theo Howard and James Howard all of Bearden, John Howard of Thornton, James Nash of Little Rock and Gary Nash of Aberdeen, MS; one step-daughter, Barbara Bledsoe of El Dorado; one brother, Herman Evans Jr. of Bearden; two sisters, Geneva Anthony of Bearden, Kathy Davidson of Chidester; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 pm until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at Providence Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Merritt and Rev. Cole Melton officiating. Burial at Atchley Cemetery in Dalark. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce/Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.