Lodema Gross, age 82, passed away on January 13, 2016 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born October 28, 1933 in Whorton Creek to the late Charles and Mellie Myer.

Lodema was a homemaker and attended Buckner Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Loren Gross, of Springdale; two sons; Jerry Ray Griffin and Garry William Griffin, both of Springdale; five grandchildren; Jeanna Stevenson (Jerry), Jennifer Griffin, Casey Griffin (April), all of Clarence, Missouri, Tracy Griffin (Angelica) and Jerry Ray Griffin II (Schina) of Springdale, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents and numerous brother and sisters.

Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Larry Mitchell and Rev. Mickey Merrick. Burial will be at Alabam Cenetery in Alabam, Arkansas. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Dale Taylor, James Pickney, Jim Reed, Kenny Harp, Jon Johnson, and Keith Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Stan Penny, Raymond Rush, and Bobby Luctrell.