LOU ANN BOONE,

age 96, died on November 18, 2022, in Little Rock, Ark. She was born on March 12, 1926, in Henderson, Ky., to Martha Clay Overfield and Clarence Spurgeon Overfield.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jenny Lou Smith, of Little Rock, Ark., and Martha Ann Curtis of Bethesda, Md.; brother, Hugh Elliot Overfield; sister, Mary Jane Kennedy; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred T. Boone, Jr.; daughter,

Rebecca Jane Boone; sister Sue Clay Overfield; brother, Clarence Bernard Overfield; and granddaughter, Tori Rebekah Fowler.

She was an amazing mother and wife who took three young children and traveled around the world to join her husband in his career. Together they enjoyed many fascinating experiences. During that time they lived in Ahmadi, Kuwait and Sumatra, Indonesia. Later they also lived in Tehran, Iran and Aberdeen, Scotland.

A celebration of life is scheduled for December 8, 2022 at St. James United Methodist Church at 2 p.m., with Rev. Greg Schick and Rev. Ben Crismon officiating. A reception to follow the service. Interment will be held at a later date in Henderson, Ky.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. James UMC or to the charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com