of Little Rock, AR
August 9, 1940 - January 29, 2025
Gayle Young Stobaugh, 84, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Woodlawn Heights in Batesville.
She was born August 9, 1940 in Maysville, Oklahoma to Ira M. Young and Anna Weichel Young.
Mrs. Stobaugh was the choral director for Batesville school district for 29 years. Before that she taught high school English at Cord-Charlotte and first and second grades at Bethesda. She also taught first grade at East Elementary for two years. She earned her bachelor's degree from Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and her master's degree in administration from ASU. Some of her best memories were having choirs sing for the Arkansas Legislature and taking choirs to regional and state competitions where the choirs won numerous awards. She was also a co-founder of the BJHS dance team, Pioneer Steppers. Over the years, she was the organist for Calvary Baptist Church, Central Avenue Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church of Batesville. In her free time, she enjoyed painting, artwork and watching the Pioneers and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Survivors include two sons, Bob Stobaugh, Jr. (Shelia) of Little Rock and John Stobaugh (Freda) of Allen, Texas; one sister, Louella Stricklin of Savannah, Tennessee; one grandchild, Maegan Alexander of Allen, Texas and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob Stobaugh, Sr. and one brother, Warren Young.
A memorial service will be held 11am Saturday, February 8, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Katie Pearce officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the music department of First United Methodist Church of Batesville, Central Avenue United Methodist Church of Batesville or St. James United Methodist Church of Little Rock.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707934161.
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19 Condolence(s)
Jan Burrow Qualls
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Great teacher and great lady.. Bob you are in my thoughts and prayers
Katrina Rowe Fudge
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
I had Mrs. Stobaugh for choir, Jr. High thru High School. I learned so much about music and the different harmonies. How she put up with all of us, I'll never know. She was one of my favorite teachers. She was a very special lady. I know she is singing with the angels in Heaven. Praying for the family.
Charlene Handford Barlow
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Gayle and I were in Sunday School in 1959 when I told her I was going to attend Arkansas College. A year ahead of me, she offered to drop by my house that Sunday afternoon to offer information on in what to expect. Not even knowing the meaning of a semester hour, I was in desperate need of her help. I will always remember and remain grateful for that act of concern and kindness.
Charlene Handford Barlow
Roxanne Kennedy
Saturday, February 8, 2025
No doubt Aunt Gayle is singing in the universe’s biggest choir this morning! And can you imagine the amazingly beautiful scenes she’s painting! Give everyone a hug from me - I’ll be praying for you all.
Betty Cockrill
Friday, February 7, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Gayle. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families. Our Precious Lord certainly blessed her with a great personality and fantastic talents. Prayers for comfort and peace for each of you.
Ted Hall
Friday, February 7, 2025
Great Lady, Great Family!!!
Wonderful influence on the kids she taught!!
God Bless!!
Lisa Sparrow
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Greeted in Heaven by a Choir of Angels, I’m sure! Thank you Mrs. Stobaugh. You made a huge difference in my life. I’m very thankful we crossed paths. Until we meet again.
To the Family, My Deepest Condolences.
Lisa Sparrow
Sherry Landrum
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Sorry about the of loss of your mother. She was a sweet person. You are in my prayers.
Cynthia Dimont
Thursday, February 6, 2025
My heart felt so much love for you and your family. Sorry for your loss. She will be missed and raised a great son!
Laura Martin
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Mrs. Stoubaugh was a wonderful lady. I was in her choir class for several years. She was a blessing!
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Laura Martin
Robert Kennedy
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Gayle was amazing! The last reunion at Danny and Kathy’s I was taking photos and she looked younger and prettier than ever before! And she had so much talent: music and artistic! I wish I had spent more time talking to her than taking pictures. What a blessing she was to our family and to so many people!
Andrea Fredrickson
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
We just loved Aunt Gayle. I loved her banter with Uncle Bob, the eye roll at something he said, her witty comeback followed by her laugh so big her shoulders shook! She always had such a big smile and kind heart. She will be so missed.
Billie Jaeger
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Marshall and I send our condolences and love to Bob and John and your Families at this time of sorry. Rest in Peace Gayle .
Don Lemley
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Very sorry for the loss! She was such a sweet lady!
Her and Bob were a couple of my friends for years.
God bless!
francetta
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
I was one of her choir students. She was a wonderful woman. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family.
Alan Vickery
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Vaughn & Shirley Blue
Monday, February 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. We remember her from our days at Calvary Baptist Church.
Bill Campbell
Monday, February 3, 2025
Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. Karen and I are praying for you and your family.
Laura Hawkins Ward
Monday, February 3, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your loss. I have many memories of wonderful years of Choir ad Show Choir with Mrs. Stobaugh, all of which I'm thankful for. Until we meet and sing again.