Una Evelyn Boyle Blagg passed away at the age of 86 on Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Una was the third generation born in the Boyle Home in Malvern, AR on March 29, 1933. She was the only child of William Frederick Boyle, Jr. and Grayce Evelyn Connell Boyle. Una spent her early years in Malvern and Phoenix, AZ before moving to El Dorado in 1945. A graduate of El Dorado High School, Una was involved in Thespians, worked as a Yearbook staffer and also served as a Senior Life Guard for the Red Cross. In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Tommy Blagg, Jr.; a union which blessed them with three daughters and lasted for 61 years.
Una happily embraced El Dorado life, volunteering as a Red Cross Gray Lady, PTA Officer, Campfire Girl’s Leader, Fine Arts Auxiliary Member, and El Dorado Jr. Service League Member/Office. She was also a member of Eastern Star and Athena Club. Una spent many years shuttling carloads of girls to and fro; from plum-picking to The Rialto and out of town rock concerts, shopping trips, and football games. An accomplished Bridge player, Una was honored as a Life Master in 1988. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities and was a choir member for 50 years.
Preceding her in death are her parents, grandson Ian Matthews, and her husband. She is survived by her daughters, MeMe King, Holly Matheney, and Joy Matthews (Donald), and grandchildren Tif King, Zac King (Janis), Thomas, James, and MaryHollis Matheney, Brooklyn, Grace Ellen and Alex Matthews (Brittany). Una loved them all, including 4 great grandchildren, her dear cousins John and Ben Hawkins and sister-in-law Jacquelyn B. Miller.
The family expresses their gratitude to the Nurses and Staff of Hudson Memorial Nursing Home and LifeTouch Hospice. What a blessing they have been to our family.
A memorial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Young’s Funeral Directors with Rev. Bill Odom officiating. A reception will follow at the South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. 5th St., El Dorado, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 700 W. 8th Street, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
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