of Searcy, AR
August 18, 1938 - June 5, 2024
Loreda L. Hartsfield, 85, of Searcy, AR passed from this life on June 5, 2024. She was born August 18, 1938 in Griffithville, AR to the late Charles Henry Rogers and Cathron Snelson Rogers Reves.
Loreda was a woman of many talents, and found herself working different jobs throughout her life, from waitressing to sales, running a fireworks stand in New Mexico, and her favorite, remodeling homes. She loved quilting, embroidering, and making clothes for the kids. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. In her later years she would have tea parties with the girls living next door. Most of all Loreda loved spending time with her family. She put love and positivity into everything she did, and she will be missed dearly.
In addition to her parents, Loreda is preceded in death by siblings Arthur ''Sonny'' Rogers and Virginia Mehenick. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Weldon Hartsfield; two daughters, Debora Taylor and Mary Hartsfield; grandchildren Amber Hartsfield, Christopher Hartsfield, Summer Thompson, and Jason Lynch; great-grandchildren Taylor, Sheyanne, Lillie, Jacob, Makenna, Sydney, Jett, Tripp, Leria, and Alanna; great-great grandchildren Liam and Mila; siblings Gene Rogers and Joy Sheedy; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Debora, Mary and Weldon, I loved your mom and always called her mom as she was one of my mamas too. While y’all all lived here it was pretty easy to pop in and see her pretty often. She was honest and told you what she thought but I always appreciated that. I missed her all those years she has been gone but, I was blessed to get to spend a week at her house when Debora went to visit her a few months ago. Lords and I were both in wheelchairs at the time and we just tried not to pass in the hall. I’m so glad I got to spend that time with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as I know how hard it is to loose your momma.
We're praying for the family and friends during this time. May they be comforted in the knowing you are in a beautiful place now.
You will be missed aunt Loreda. I love you.
It warms my heart to hear how many people enjoyed spending time with my mom. It' s never easy to say 'good bye' but I know that alot of the health issues that she was suffering through are no longer an issue. I'm thankful for that. She was ready to spend more time with her mom and I know that my grandma is glad to have her with her. Thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts/memories. It makes this alittle easier to bear.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, I hope that the memories of your Mom bring comfort and peace to your heart.
Last time I was in Searcy I came with my Mom ( Thelma ) and we seen Loreda and Aunt Cathron. I cherish those memories with your Mom she was loving and funny. I'm still working on the family tree.
I'm so sorry your all hurting. She was a special person and will be with you always.
Cousin Theresa
I will miss catching up with Aunt Loreda by phone. So glad that my husband, Brian, was able to meet her by phone.
I will always cherish the last few days she gave me with Grandma. I pray she is with her and my Dad and catching up in Heaven.
Will always love you,
Monique & Brian
"Some people come into your life and touch your heart." Rita as we affectionately knew her, will remain in our hearts forever and be fondly remembered with love.
Sorry for the family ‘s loss! Reda was a wonderful neighbor!