Loretta Ligons

MALDEN, Mo. -- Loretta Ligons, 69, of Malden died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at her home.

She was born Jan. 8, 1934, in Leachville, Ark., daughter of Elvis and Iva Lindsey Earnheart. She and Eldon Lavern Ligons were married Sept. 21, 2001, in Piggott, Ark.

Ligons attended Qulin Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Lynn Hufford of Jackson; two daughters, Tammy Eads of Malden, Carol Nelson of Oregon, Ill.; two brothers, A.J. and Kenny Earnheart of Malden; a sister, Peggy Earnheart of Malden; two stepsons, Van Ligons of Fenton, Mo., Keith Ligons of Bakersfield, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nine stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son and a grandson.

Friends may call at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden after 6 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Earnest Puckett officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton, Mo.