Evelyn Blake

Evelyn Blake Spear

91, a resident of Springdale, Arkansas passed away December 21, 2009 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born December 2, 1918 in Tontitown, Arkansas, the daughter of Perry and Lou Austin Blake.

She attended the Summers Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Spear, one sister, Thelma Lierly, one brother, LeRoy Blake.

She worked for the U of A food service pior to her 39 years of child care provided in her home. Enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and mowing her yard.

Survivors include one brother, Harold Blake of Fayetteville, Arkansas; nine nieces and nephews among who are, Carolyn Schmitt and Connie Lierly both of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Camille Vest of Ozark, Arkansas.

Family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Homestyle Assisted Living Center in Springdale, Arkansas.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Paul Young officiating. Burial will be in the Sugar Hill Cemetery near Lincoln, Arkansas. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Family ask in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd. Springdale, Arkansas 72762 or Summers Missionary Baptist Church P.O. Box 27 Summers, Arkansas 72769.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com