of Conway, AR
July 27, 1934 - July 18, 2015
Lou Ann Pew, 80, of Conway passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born July 27, 1934 in Holland, AR to the late Morris H. Butler and Bonnie Dillaha Butler. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Elaine Shaw.
Mrs. Pew was a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway. She graduated from Greenbrier High School and Arkansas State Teachers College now known as U.C.A. She later earned her Master's Degree in Home Economics. Lou Ann was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota sorority and she was an Arkansas Educator for many years teaching home economics specializing in sewing. She taught many young men and women the art of sewing, ranging from an apron to formal dresses. She retired from the Conway High School after 33 years of dedicated service. Lou Ann loved to travel with her husband James Fay. She also enjoyed entertaining in her home, hosting showers and parties as she was an excellent cook. After retiring she was the primary caregiver for her 7 grandchildren. They were her ''prides in joy'' as she would say. Lou Ann followed and supported her kids and grandkids in all their activities traveling many miles to cheer them on. She was known as ''Gammer'' then later Grandmother by her grandchildren.
Lou Ann was a gentle, dignified, respected, and prideful woman. She and her husband, Fay, portrayed the true unconditional love for each other and treated each with respect and dignity.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James Fay Pew; son, James Bentley Pew and wife Angela of Conway; daughter, Sarah Shaw and husband William of Conway; grandchildren, Samie, Austin, and Harrison Pew, Allison, Emile, and Brandon Shaw; sister, Mary Jo Simon and husband Mike of Conway also a host of other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Conway with Rev. Michael Roberts and Lynn Kilbourn officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be William Shaw, Mike Simon, Fredrick Simon, Tim Simon, Greg Simon, Jason Simon, Jeremy Simon, Matt Simon and Nick Simon. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Austin Pew, Harrison Pew and Brandon Shaw. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway.
Memorials may be made in honor of Mrs. Pew to First United Methodist Church in Conway.
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37 Condolence(s)
John and Lulu Thompson
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Deepest sympathy to all the family. We were out of town and so sorry we couldn't be there with you.
Tamara Claflin
Monday, July 27, 2015
I remember Mrs Pew as a lovely woman and a great teacher. Blessed to have been one of her students. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that you always remember how she blessed so many others.
Frank ie Kinard
Friday, July 24, 2015
Mr. Pew ,..Fay,
All my Prayers & condolences for the loss of Ms. Fay.
May GOD welcome HER Home.
Frank ie K.
Kelle Hutson
Friday, July 24, 2015
Darling Sarah and William, I am so sorry for the loss of a very special Lady. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patsy Fuller
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss of Mrs Pew. She was such a fine classy, devoted Christian lady. Mr Pew you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and give you comfort and peace.
Elaine Martin
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Remembering back brings a smile to my face Mrs Pew was a great lady. Keeping prayers coming . R.I.L Mrs Pew
Elaine Martin
Class of 81
Edd & Donna Erbach
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Edd & Donna
Christy Hooten Moix
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Burnett Beckman
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking about your family and praying for you. Mrs. Pew was one of my favorite teachers and co-workers. She was always an encourager.
Billy Parks
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
a great lady and a great loss - my best thoughts to the family
Ann Donovan
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Dear Pew and Simon families:
I'm sorry for your loss and express on behalf of all the Donovan's our condolences iand our prayers.
Betty Barkley
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Bentley and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Praying for you during this difficult time.
Janet Spotts
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
I have great memories of mrs . Pew from CHS. She was a great teacher as well as a great person. So sorry for your loss. What.a legacy for her children and grand children .
Donna Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Pew was a very sweet person. Family will be in my prayers.
Dee Ann Walter Davis
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
What a sweet lady. I had her for sewing class and loved every minute of it. So sorry for your loss.
Kathy Spangler Hamlett
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
I will always remember what a great teacher she was & good friend to my mom. Sorry for your loss, she is loved & missed.
Jennifer Stevens
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
I am keeping your famly in my prayers. Mrs. Pew was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.
Gene and Linda Manning
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Fay, Bentley, Sarah and family, We send our heart-felt sympathies in the loss of your wife and mother. Know that you have our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.
Mary-Catherine Flanagin Mann
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Dear Pew Family-I'm so sorry for your loss! Mrs. Pew was one of my favorites she always made our sewing class fun. ðŸ™
Shannon, Brandi and Storm
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
I will never forget her kind heart and wonderfull chocolate pie!!!
Michelle Brewer
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
I had the pleasure of being in her home ec class. I truly believe she felt sorry for my lack of sewing skills and, sadly, I was not teachable. I covered buttons and ripped seams for other students after my 1st and only garment was messed up (unless you wanted to walk around with one pocket placed backwards). She gave me an A.
My condolences to the Sarah and all the Pew family.
Sharon weatherley holland
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
I also learned a lot for this sweet lady in the 70s in food lab and sewing and still use them to this day.
Prayers to all of the family in the days to come.
Michelle Cullum
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Lou Ann was a kind person, and a wonderful neighbor. She will be missed.
Debbie Schichtl Goggans
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Dear Family of Mrs. Pew,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I was lucky to be one of her students back in the 70's who was given my love of cooking & sewing from her while at Conway Schools.
After all these years, she always remembered me when I saw her in town. Mrs. Pew had a way of making each of us feel special. I am blessed to have known her and she will be greatly missed.
May God Bless You with loving memories of all the wonderful times you had with her and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven!
Jenny Nokes
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Bentley and Family- I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lula Whitworth
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Sorry for your loss of your love one Mrs. Pew was a very sweet Lady praying for your family may god bless you doing this time. RIP Mrs. Pew Until we meet again. Lula Whitworth Tyus
Gail Townsend
Monday, July 20, 2015
My condolences to the Pew Family. May the Word of God be your strength.
Georgia Ross
Monday, July 20, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Pew is a great Lady!!!
Joanna Ott Rankin
Monday, July 20, 2015
Bentley, Sarah and family, Please know that we are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady that will be missed by all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and the days following.....
Leann Rogers
Monday, July 20, 2015
Bentley and Angela, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know Jack and I are thinking of you and holding you in our prayers.
Kenny Gibbs
Monday, July 20, 2015
Mr. Pew, Bentley & Sarah,
As I look at Mrs. Pew's picture I can hear her gentle southern voice which I will never forget. I also rememeber this voice being directed to us kids on Colonial Dr on many days when we were having probably a little to much fun. This never stopped her from providing lemonade & something to eat.
Lou Ann Pew was a GREAT mother, grandmother, wife, teahcer & role model to many of us!
Mark Shaw
Monday, July 20, 2015
Bentley, Sarah, and families....I am so saddened to hear of Mrs. Pew's passing. I have such fond memories of her. She was the very definition of class. She was such a devoted wife, mother, and teacher. Everyone who ever met her loved her instantly. She will be missed. Please know that I'll be praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead for you, Mr. Pew, and your families.
Mike Gajeski
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Mr.Pew, Bentley and family,
I am at a loss of word for the passing of Mrs Pew. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Gajeski
Tim & Jackie Starkey
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Dear Mr Pew ,& Family
I am sorry for your loss
Joetta Milhian Duke
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Col. Pew and Family,
Please know how saddened we were to hear of Lou Ann's recent death. You two were such good friends to Mother and Dad and it's good to remember the RAOC dinners. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joetta and Dick Duke
treva d carlow
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Our family in Marianna is thinking of our family in Conway.
Sandra is on a mission trip in Kentucky, Pat is in Florida, but Carol and I planning to attend the funeral.
Doug & Nancy Allen
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Dear Pew family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Mrs Pew was a wonderful lady. It has been a pleasure to be one of her neighbors. She will be greatly missed. If there is anything that you need us to do, please do not hesitate to give us a call or come by.