Gladys Willene McElroy Lovrien

November 18, 1933 - February 1, 2017

Gladys Willene McElroy Lovrien died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at her home in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, at the age of 83. Willene was born on November 18, 1933, in the McElroy Community near Wynne to Gladys Phoebe (Wills) and Willard McElroy. Willene married Charles Jerry Lovrien on April 9, 1954. She was a very active member of the Vanndale Baptist Church where she served as church secretary, taught Sunday School and was involved in Vacation Bible School. She attended McElroy School through 8th grade then graduated from Wynne High School in 1950. Willene’s quick wit and pleasant personality made her a favorite to all who knew her. She was civic minded always volunteering wherever needed. She enjoyed teaching people to read at the Cross County Literacy Council, volunteered at the Food Pantry, helped raise funds for the Vanndale Fun Park, March of Dimes, etc. Willene loved all sports. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Willard McElroy, son, Jay Lovrien and seven siblings. Survivors are her husband, Jerry Lovrien of Cherry Valley, Arkansas, sons, Brooks Lovrien and wife Vicki of Cherry Valley, Arkansas, and Gavin Lovrien of Marianna, Arkansas. She is also survived by several grandchildren of which one is grandson Cheyenne Lovrien who was her caretaker during her decline from Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 6 to 8 PM at Kernodle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10 AM at Kernodle Funeral Home with burial in Vanndale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Vanndale Baptist Church, 16 CR 358, Vanndale, Arkansas 72387.