Loretta Sheffield, 60, of Alma, AR, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born December 23, 1951 in Fort Worth, TX to Henry and Sophie Massey. She was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant and was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Van Buren, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Robert of the home; three daughters, Janice Importante of Cedarville, AR, Melissa Lindsey of Fort Smith, AR and Stephanie Heldebrandt of Van Buren, AR; a son, Keith Cecil of Van Buren, AR; a brother, David Massey of Texas and ten grandchildren.
Mrs. Sheffield will be cremated under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, AR.
Family held memorial graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2012 at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, AR.