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Ova Ilene Hodges

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Ova Ilene Hodges, 85, of Springdale, died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her daughter's home. She was born April 24, 1931 in Hindsville to Jim and Nellie Irene Lane Wade. Ova was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed preparing Christmas for the children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Billy D. Hodges Sr., in October of 2014. She is survived by six children, Janie Ward, Betty Cornelison and husband John, Frankie Upton and wife Ann, Tim Upton and wife Dixie, all of Springdale, Brenda Goins and husband Dale of Hope, Billy Dan Hodges of Rogers; one sister, Ruby Upshaw of Springdale; one brother, Wilford Wade of Farmington; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home, online guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com.

Published November 15, 2016

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