of Conway, AR

May 1, 1924 - October 9, 2017

Louise Stanley Tidwell of Conway, AR, passed away on October 9, 2017. She was 93 years old. Louise was a beautiful lady who always had time for her family, friends, and community, as well as her country, having been a WAVE in WWII. She was born in Nakina, N.C., the daughter of Becky and Pate Stanley. They predeceased her as did two brothers, Hubert. Jason and Ralph, and her husband of 40 years, Major Jesse M. Tidwell, US Army ret.

Louise is survived by her brother, Bob Stanley of Whiteville, N.C., five daughters, Annabelle Daniel of Phoenix, Marsha Ewing of Salida, Co, Janis Skiles of Vilonia, AR, Deedee Breason of Idaho Falls, and Donna Bernhard of Lynnwood, WA, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She lived for 44 years in Cookeville, TN before moving to Conway where she volunteered at Conway Regional Hospital, Eva's Helping Hands, Pine Street Clinic, and Bethlehem House. Louise was a member of 1st Presbyterian Church, where she at one time served as a Deacon. Louise was an excellent seamstress, quilter, cook, crafter, and hostess who enjoyed sharing her many talents with others. During her marriage, she and Jess traveled to exotic places in Asia, Europe, and Mexico, as well as numerous trips to visit family in the US.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Salem Place for her care during the last five years. Her love, warm heart, smile, will be greatly missed. She was so loved.

Services will be held on November 4, at 3 in the afternoon at Roller Funeral Home in Conway.

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