Phyllis Diana Avey, age 63, of Springdale, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord August 9, 2018.   She was born August 21, 1954, in Marshall, Arkansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Alba Powell Avey.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She loved riding horses, fishing, music, dancing and all holidays.  She was preceded by her parents; one sister, Barbara Lawson; and one nephew, Timothy Treat.

She is survived by one brother, Kenny Avey and Glinda, of Springdale, Arkansas; one sister, Cathy Vaughan and Jerry, of Springdale, Arkansas; three nephews: Kyle Avey, Nathan Avey and Jon Lawson; two nieces: Tami Scates and Laura Vaughan; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. in the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas 72762, with Reverend Charlie Foster and Donnie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Burkshed Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until service time at the funeral home