of Bryant, AR

September 13, 1940 - December 17, 2025

Louise Halley, 85 of Bryant, AR passed away at her home December 17,2025 Louise was born September 13,1940 to the late Clyo and Wilma Moore of Watson, AR. Louise met her husband Paul in Little Rock while he was stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base. They were happily married for 65 years. They loved children and helping those in need. They opened their home to many numerous foster children from the United Methodist Children's Home and the St. Joseph Orphanage for many years. Louise enjoyed being a homemaker and loved her family so well.

She also enjoyed working as a substitute teacher at Bryant Elementary for several years. She eventually retired from the Bryant Police Department after 21 years as the office manager.

Louise was a lifelong Methodist and served her church in many capacities. She was an active member of the United Women for 35 years. She also served the United Methodist Men by baking the cake for their monthly meetings for over 30 years.
Louise loved to cook and bake, it brought her great joy to do so for family and friends. She was a bright light that will be deeply missed by many.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Cole Halley, brothers Kenneth Moore and Gene Moore and her sister-in-law Mary Moore.

She is survived by her loving husband Paul, son David Halley (Lori) of Searcy, AR; daughter, Dana Byrd (Keith) of Benton, AR. Grandchildren; Ellie Halley of Bryant, AR, Jayme Edwards (Shane) of Alexander, AR, Janna Rickard (Andrew) of Paron AR.,Spencer Halley, Great grandchildren; Lucas Halley, Lyla and Tripp Edwards, Clyde and Henry Rickard. Several nieces and nephews and many friends she considered family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cole Halley Scholarship Fund at Bryant First United Methodist Church or Bryant First United Methodist Church Woman of Faith.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Bryant with service following at 2:00 P.M. Services will be under the direction of Roller Alcoa Funeral Home in Benton, AR

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
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