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Karen Jo Ledford Hollon

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Karen Jo Ledford Hollon, 76, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at her home. She was born on February, 13, 1938 in Asher, Arkansas, a daughter of W.J. "Bill" and Bertha Vaughn Ledford. Karen graduated high school at the age of 16 and was crowned Miss Huntsville in 1953. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, gardening, spending time with family and visiting with old classmates. She could go anywhere and run into a friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Alvin Hollon in 2000; and one brother, Don Ledford. Karen is survived by her four sons, Roy Walker, Jr. and wife Maxi of Greensboro, North Carolina, Robin Walker and wife Tammie of Verona, Missouri, Rande Walker and wife Alice of Springdale, Arkansas and Joe Thompson and wife Lori of Springdale, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale, Friday, January 30, 2015 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Marsha Cooley officiating. Burial to follow at the Bluff Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, visit www.Backstrom-Pyeatte.com.

Published January 30, 2015

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