ELIZABETH ANN "BOBBYE" STURDIVANT died June 25, 2010 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born in Nuttleberg, W.Va., but lived most of her adult life in Springdale, Arkansas. Bobbye was preceded in death by her husband Walter "Herb" Sturdivant, her parents Georgia Ann Greever Alley and Lewis Henry "John" Alley, sister Margaret "Peggy" Hansen; and brother Lewis Alley. She is survived by daughter Sunny Hawk (Bo); son Rick Sturdivant (Tamera); granddaughter Elizabeth Carlton (Jeff); grandsons Matthew Hawk, Jacob Benton, Malley Ferguson; great-granddaughters Marin Carlton and Ailani Benton; niece Karen Woods and nephew John Hansen. Bobbye enjoyed flowers, pets, collecting antiques, doing needlework and other crafts, but most of all, she loved her family and friends. Her gentle spirit will be greatly missed by many. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Springdale. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 206 W. Johnson Avenue, Springdale, Ark. 72764 or a favorite charity.

Published June 27, 2010