Floy Fikes

Floy is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Morris Fikes; her son Steve Fikes; four brothers: Thearl Crone, Hershel Crone, Dale Crone and Dayton Crone; one sister Olean Crone.

She is survived by her son Bruce Fikes (Ruth Ann); daughter-in-law Karen Fikes Maddox; four grandchildren: Kevin Fikes, Scott Fikes (Meaghan), Forrest Fikes (Missy) and Jessica Gilstrap (Brandon). Seven great-grandsons: Finley Milliorn, Hutch Gilstrap, Jett Fikes, Miller Fikes, Rory Fikes, Palmer Gilstrap and Drake Fikes; nieces and nephews.

At 99, Floy was fierce. She was the respected matriarch of her family. She led their hearts to the Lord and their stomachs to her southern dinner table. She was never afraid to speak the truth or voice her opinion. Floy knew who she was, what she loved and where she was going. She recently told her family “I am ready to see Jesus, Morris and Steve, in that order.” While her death leaves a void in our hearts, her legacy leaves so much more.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 28th from 4-6 p.m. at Gross Funeral Home.

The service will be held Thursday, August 29th at 10 a.m. at Gross Funeral Home with Brother Jeff Hill officiating. Burial to follow service at Lowe Cemetery in Royal, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Fikes, Scott Fikes, Forrest Fikes, Brandon Gilstrap, Hutch Gilstrap and Jett Fikes.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oaklawn Baptist Church (200 Oaklawn Street, Hot Springs, AR 71913) in her honor.

Guests may register at www.GrossFuneralHome.com