of Hughes, AR
September 19, 1934 - March 14, 2022
Eva Jo Dillahunty Pouncey, died at age 87, in her home at Simsboro, Arkansas (Hughes) on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was born September 9, 1934 in Mississippi County Arkansas (Osceola). Her parents were Hugh Tracy Dillahunty, Eva Montague Dillahunty and Delma Dillahunty.
She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt, Josephine Montague ''Auntie''; and one brother, Hugh Monty Dillahunty.
Eva's family moved to Hughes, Arkansas in the mid 1940's where she attended school and the First United Methodist Church.
She married Bert C Pouncey, III in Hughes, Arkansas on July 28, 1954. They lived in several different places during their early married life while her husband served in the United States Coast Guard. They eventually settled in West Memphis, Arkansas shortly before 1960 where Eva was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Junior Auxillary and the Hoe and Grow Garden Club.
She worked outside the home as secretary to Principal, BJ Kinard at Dabbs Elementary School in West Memphis, from 1969-1972. She and BJ became lifelong friends.
The family moved to her husband's family home on the family farm in Simsboro, Arkansas in 1972, where Bert took up farming. Eva was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband and sons on the farm driving trucks and tractors when needed.
She worshipped at the First United Methodist Church in Hughes where she was an active member for the rest of her life. She became a member of The Spade and Dream Garden Club in Hughes. Aside from her family and serving God, her two passions were gardening and sewing. She won awards for her beautiful and unique flower arrangements. As an expert seamstress, she made clothes, costumes and draperies for her family and others. Her work was both beautiful and flawless. Eva was a devout Christian with great faith in the Lord. She was hard working and humble. She was a giver, always selfless and full of love and forgiveness. She touched many lives with her quiet, caring ways.
She is survived by her husband of almost 68 years, Bert C. Pouncey, III, of Simsboro, AR, three sons, Bert C. Pouncey, IV (Pam) of Hughes, AR, Hugh Dillahunty Pouncey (Carolyn) of Proctor, AR, Robert Holmes Pouncey (Michelle) of Hughes, AR, and one daughter, Laura Lee Pouncey of Proctor, AR; 8 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fairy Ann Owens (Charlie) of Hughes, AR, Delma ''Butch'' Murray (Steve) of Hughes, AR; two brothers, Kuhron Meurrier (Bett) of West Memphis, AR, Sam Tracy Dillahunty (Carol) of Hughes, AR; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 21, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 pm. The memorial service will also take place in Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm, March 21, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hughes United Methodist Church in Hughes, AR, at P.O. Box 326, Hughes, AR 72348
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42 Condolence(s)
Sissy Nolen
Monday, March 21, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Eva. She was one of a kind that will surely be missed. I’m praying for the family at this most difficult time. Love to all
Laura Caballero McFarling
Monday, March 21, 2022
Eva Jo will be greatly missed. I had known her all of my life. She was a beam of sunshine and a very sweet, loving and caring person. Our prayers go for her family that God will give them 'his' peace and comfort to carry them through this valley as they grieve for their loved one.
Nina McGruder Luedke
Monday, March 21, 2022
Laura Lee, I am so sorry for the passing of your mom, she was such a sweet and kind person, she will be missed by many. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Butch, it is hard to lose a sibling, my heart goes out to you. May God bless y'all during this time.
Clay & Daveeda Clayton
Monday, March 21, 2022
Our condolences. Prayers for family.
Ralph Griggs
Monday, March 21, 2022
Bert::: I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your sweet Eva Jo. She was a year ahead of me at Hughes Hi. and always the sweet, kind person we all will remember her as. You ran a mean 440 Bert and Eva made you the perfect partner. Ralph Griggs
Andy Luttrell
Monday, March 21, 2022
Mrs. and Mr. Pouncey were/are great people and mentors to their kids and friends of the kids. Bert and his siblings and I were friends. Mrs. Pouncey was always so sweet to all of us. Prayers for Mr. Pouncey. Loved of the Pouncey family, Mr. Bert's and Mr. Robert's.
Sincerely,
Sherri and Andy Luttrell
Mary Harness
Sunday, March 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Mary Ann and Daniel Funderburg
Saturday, March 19, 2022
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Eva. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you!
Judy McMahan
Saturday, March 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss.You are in my prayers.
Herb and Mika Hyman
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Eva was a dear friend and special person. We are going to miss her but know we will be with her in heaven. Hugs to all of the family and hope we can comfort you during this time.
Marvin Lowe
Saturday, March 19, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the Pouncey family during this difficult time. Mrs. Eva was a very kind and caring person. She will be truly missed. Praying for the family's strength and healing.
Bill Warren
Saturday, March 19, 2022
I remember Eva Jo very well. She and my mother Kathleen were good friends. I am so sorry for your family's loss. Bill Warren
Don and Barbara Phillips
Saturday, March 19, 2022
So blessed to have had Eva in my life. So many happy memories. So grateful to be able to tell her I love her one last time. Sending love and prayers.
Niki Edwards
Saturday, March 19, 2022
I am so sorry for y’all’s loss y’all are in our thoughts and prayers
Niki Edwards
Cathie Griggs
Emma Lowe
Saturday, March 19, 2022
I I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Eva I send my condolences to the family. Mrs. Eva was a very sweet lady. My prayers will be with her family. Rest In Peace Mrs. Eva.
Lynne Eckmann
Saturday, March 19, 2022
I have many happy memories of spending time with my Arkansas family. Aunt Eva was beautiful inside and out. She was fun, caring, and welcoming. My love and prayers are with you.
Nancy Beggs
Saturday, March 19, 2022
I have loss a wonderful sweet friend and a great mentor to me. She was such a wonderful lady . Always thinking of others first.
Brother Larry G. Pipkin & Sister Cheryl A. Pipkin
Saturday, March 19, 2022
We were grieved to hear about Ms Eva. Ms Eva was a dear, sweet, precious lady. She loved our Lord and her family greatly. Our heart felt prayers and love go out to the entire family during their grief.
Dick Howard
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Sorry for your loss, lifting the family up in prayer.
Jimmy Shull
Saturday, March 19, 2022
I have many great memories with this family. Love the Pouncey and Dillahunty family. Eva will be missed by everyone.
Keith Ingram
Friday, March 18, 2022
She was our Den Mom for Cub Scouts. Bill Pollard, Steve Schoettle, Bert, and myself. She probably would have made 100 if not for that. KMI
Lynda Wise
Friday, March 18, 2022
We have lost a dear friend. Eva was a lady in every way. She was always willing to help and give encouragement when needed. It was a privilege to know her. Our prayers are with the family.
Kathi Jones
Friday, March 18, 2022
Bert and Robert, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mother was beautiful. My heart goes out to you and your family! You are in my thoughts and prayers! My Deepest Sympathy, Love Kathi Jones
John Manning
Friday, March 18, 2022
A lifelong friend and sometimes surrogate mother, Ms. Eva Jo was a kind and reverent lady. My mother,Virginia, is very sad, and wishes she could be at the services. God bless your family.
Lisa Riley Adams
Friday, March 18, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of the Eva Jo’s death. I remember the first time I met her while at church at Hughes Methodist. Many, many fond memories of her. She was a lovely lady and will be sorely missed.
Jonathan Beggs
Friday, March 18, 2022
Our family will be praying for yours. So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady and will definitely be missed.
Michael and Laura De Coux (Ben Brown)
Friday, March 18, 2022
We are so, so sorry for your loss. Please do accept our sincere condolences as we are deeply grieved as well. Heaven gained an angel but the world is absent her beauty and grace. We will never forget her as she was so kind and generous to us over the years and especially when our mother was ill. May God keep the family during this very difficult time and may you know she is with the angels. Our love and thoughts are with you. The Brown Family.
Dianne Person
Friday, March 18, 2022
My thoughts and prayers to all the family upon your loss of Mrs Eva Jo. She was such a sweet and gentile lady. I know she will be missed.
Bill & Pat Strickland
Friday, March 18, 2022
She had one of the most beautiful spirits I have ever seen.Always made people feel welcome and loved.And was one more fun person.Southern Lady always
Donna Eubanks kane
Friday, March 18, 2022
What a lovely lady! Sending prayers of peace to the family. Heaven has another angel
Rip Porch
Friday, March 18, 2022
In times of sorrow the great memories always come to the top. Prayers for the Family.
Butch(Karen) Rainey
Friday, March 18, 2022
We offer our sincere prayers to Mrs.Pouncey’s family .
May God bless and keep you and give you peace.
Dennis and Lethia. Cupples
Friday, March 18, 2022
We are praying for the Pouncey Family. Mrs. Eva was a very kind and caring person.
Keith Crowder
Friday, March 18, 2022
Bert and Robear, I am sorry for your loss, will pray for your family. Please relay my sympathies to Mr Bert.
Marsha Cupples
Friday, March 18, 2022
Mrs. Eva was the kindest most sweet lady ever. She will be missed.
Gail May Cagle
Friday, March 18, 2022
A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory. Prayers
Stella Blundell
Friday, March 18, 2022
The sweet and most precious lady I know. Love you all. A beauitful family.
Jenny Adams
Friday, March 18, 2022
I read of Mrs. Eva’s passing and I am so sadden. She was a beautiful lady inside and out and she was always so sweet to me. Her family is in my prayers.
Roger Atkins
Friday, March 18, 2022
Mr. Bert, Bert, Hugh, Robear, and Laura Lee, you are in my prayers asking for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Deborah Abernathy
Friday, March 18, 2022
I always enjoyed seeing Mrs. Eva when she came to my shop. She always had a big smile and a lively spirit. Such a dear person. She will be a Belle in Heaven!
Shelia Henry Hobbs
Friday, March 18, 2022
So very sorry about Miss Eva Jo you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Murphy
Friday, March 18, 2022
I am sorry I did not know this lovely lady who touched so many with grace and humility. Prayers for the family and for beautiful memories to sustain you in the days to come.
Kathy Murphy