Jackie Loretta Wilhite Boyd

Jackie Loretta Wilhite Boyd

Age 82, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at her home. She was born October 29, 1941 in Lincoln, Arkansas, the daughter of Ivan Warren and Nannie Gaythel "Toots"(Clanton) Wilhite.

Loretta was a devout Christian and spent countless hours in reading the scriptures and in prayer. She was a talented musician playing the piano and guitar. She was also known for her songwriting, singing, poetry and was a published author.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Howard Wilhite, and one granddaughter Candy Smart.

Survivors include two sons Roger Craig Boyd and his wife Natalie of Gentry, Arkansas, and Kevin Dwain Boyd and wife Polly Ann of Farmington, Arkansas; two brothers Don Wilhite and his wife Sonny and Rick Wilhite and his wife Vicky all of Lincoln, Arkansas; one sister Gloria Blakemore of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; eight grandchildren Kendra Arnold and husband Trent, Blake Boyd and wife Megan, Luke Vancuren and wife Jenna, Gabe Vancuren, Madi Hodges and husband Konner, and Jeremy Smart; six great grandchildren Harper Arnold, Brayson Boyd, Oakley Vancuren, Dalton Adams, Dakota Adams and Melodie Cleveland; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, September 20th, 2024, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service.

A poem by Loretta:

ALREADY HOME 


There is an allotted time to each of us. 
There is an allotted time to roam;
But, when that voice, I know so well, 
Calls me - I am already home. 


In the twinkling of an eye, I'll be gone. 
The Word for that time will tell
My reason for being here on the earth, 
It will then all be fulfilled.


I can see the lights of heaven; 
I can hear the sound of song;
I feel that love that I know so well. 
They are all the signs of home.