Tressa Loetta Stout

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Tressa Loetta Stout

of Jonesboro, AR

March 31, 1937 - October 16, 2021

Tressa ''˜Loetta' Bandy Stout passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021 in Jonesboro, AR.
Loetta was the first born alongside her twin-sister Tessa Juanita Bandy Rider on March 31, 1937 in Bono, Arkansas.
Loetta was the ninth of eleven children born to Harry Kelly Bandy, and Flora Bass Bandy. She did volunteer work, was an activist for women with domestic violence issues, and became an Adjutant for the DAV Chapter in Oklahoma City.
Loetta was a compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others. Loetta raised her niece, Sharon Rose Finney from birth. She loved many things, such as traveling, people, praying, red hair, crafting, cooking, quilting, sewing, canning, their families and singing.
Loetta is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Noel Huston Stout. She is survived by her four children Marivuana Stout Leinoff (aka Deborah Elain Stout), William Kelly Stout, Charles Wayne Stout( spouse - Goldie), and Phillis Marlene Stout. Loetta is also survived by her twin-sister Juanita Rider, a host of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

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Charles W Stout
Luther, OK
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Friday, March 31, 2023

Hello mom, Miss my buddy. You was always there, You was tuff, solid, very creative. Love to wathe the ladies skate on ice, the Olympics. Always helping others. 1 of a few caucasian Ladies to get the Harriet Tubman award. Started the battered womens shelter in Jonesboro Arkansas in 1975. Went to the Governor of Arkansas with a few others to get help for all the women you sheltered. Until Then.