of Batesville, AR
September 3, 1930 - May 3, 2016
Lou Anna Hance, 85, of Batesville died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Wood-Lawn Nursing Home.
Born September 3, 1930, in Batesville, she was the daughter of Paul Erton Stone and Laura Lou Callis Stone.
Lou Anna was a graduate of Arkansas College. She owned and operated Stone-Hance Monuments until her retirement. She was a member of Z Chapter PEO, KKA Sorority, life member of the Batesville Junior Auxiliary, Batesville Collectors Club, past member of the Batesville Planning Commission, and Lyon College Alumni Council. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Altar Guild, and past vestry member, Board of North Arkansas Dance Troupe and a member of numerous bridge clubs. She was ''one in a million'' and was a devoted wife, parent, grandparent and friend.
She is survived by two sons, Eric Hance and his wife, Judy, and Dr. Paul Hance and his wife, Laura, all of Batesville; three grandchildren, Maggie Hance and her husband, Drew Nolley, of Johnson City, Tennessee, Ansley Hance and Wes Hance, both of Batesville; step-grandson, Nathan Russell and his wife, Gayle, of St. Louis, Missouri; and cousin, Theodora Hightower of Batesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Orville Hance.
There will be a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father John Drymon officiating.
Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Tom Vanemburg, Gary Perkey, Steve Massey, Tim Dunlap, Nelson Barnett, and Pat Mulick.
Honorary pallbearers are Preston Grace, Eddie House, Jim Buchanan, Jim Crouch, Ray LaCroix, Allen Bufford, Royce Haigwood, Dwight Ford, Troy Mason, Bill Olson and Kirk Warden.
The family would especially like to thank Verletta Huff, Beverly Adams, and Cat Oscar for their kindness and care.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 424 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
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14 Condolence(s)
Janet Oliver
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Your Mother and Grandmother was a kind, loving woman. My Great Uncle and Aunt, Cleo and Moose Dodd, often spoke of her fondly and she was always very kind to me. My Uncle Cleo worked for Mrs. Hance's father as a stone cutter.
Sending wishes to you for Peace. May your memories be good ones. Sincerely, Janet Oliver
Alice Stone Thomas
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin, Lou Anna. My love and prayers are with her family at this time.
Sarah And Mark Shreve
Monday, May 9, 2016
Sorry for your loss
Nita Felts
Friday, May 6, 2016
Paul, Eric and family, my sympathies are with you at this time. May you find peace in remembering the good times.
David Clark
Friday, May 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot ease the pain and loss you feel. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Cash and Family
Friday, May 6, 2016
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Katrina Rowe Fudge
Friday, May 6, 2016
We were sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Praying for the family.
Judy Haas
Friday, May 6, 2016
Paul, Eric and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom
mom. She was truly a lovely lady and will missed.
Thinking of you all.
Laura Anderson
Thursday, May 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you during this time.
Laura & Marley Anderson
Carolyn Milligan Hughes
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Paul, Eric & family, so sorry for your loss of a wonderful Woman. God Bless you in this time of sorrow.
Gary Perkey
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers and with the family during this sad time. We will miss your sweet mother and grandmother. "Aunt Lou" was my pall and partner in crime! I miss her already. Love, Gary Perkey and family
James Mabe
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Eric, so sorry about your mother. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Sarah Hays
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Lou Ann was so much fun to be around. She had a great sense of humor and could talk for hours. She had a great smile and a real sense of style. She "made my day" when our paths crossed.
Sarah Hays