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EDNA B. LOFTINEdna Bass Loftin, 94, of El Dorado, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Hillsboro Manor Nurse Care following a lengthy illness. Born June 19, 1913, in the Hopeville Community of Calhoun County, she was the daughter of William Russell and Mittie Cooper Bass. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and a homemaker. Preceding her in death along with her parents were her husband, J.Y. Loftin; a daughter, Gail Loftin Pilot; a son-in-law, Jim Swehla; six siblings, Basil, Lundy, Royce, Marion and George Bass and Gertrude Bass Hill. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Swehla of Greenfield, Mass., and Nancy Hargett of El Dorado; one half-sister, Amy Strow of Dallas; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving is a son-in-law and his wife, Jeanne, of Duncansville, Penn., and a dear friend, Thomas Price. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Old Union Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Pilot officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730; or to Old Union Cemetery Fund, 144 Crain City Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Online registry is available at www.baileyfuneralhome.net. Say not it’s a dreadful journey When the Savior leads the way; It’s passing through the shadows To the land of endless day! – Bosch |
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