of Lake city, AR
July 10, 1928 - November 5, 2025
On this day, November 5,2025, Lois Edith (Downs) Prestidge, matriarch and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, provider and best of the greatest generation, left this world at the age of 97. She was born on July 10, 1928 in Lake City, AR to Orla and Willie Lee (Winters) Downs. Lois attended Refuge Church in Jonesboro. She worked at General Electric before retiring after more than 30 years of service.
Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Calvin Prestidge, her parents and brothers, Wayne Downs and Curt Downs.
Those left to cherish the wonderful memories of Lois include her daughter, Brenda Ford; grandchildren, Brad (Melissa) Ford and Robyn (Jorge) Ford de Jaramillo; great-grandchildren, Brittany (Drew) McCalla, Alec Ford, Zoe Tyler and Bennett Ford; great-great-grandchild, Colbie Grace McCalla and many more friends, family and loved ones.
A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401) with Matt Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1pm.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Brad Ford, Alec Ford, Bennett Ford, Keith Downs, Kyle Downs, Larry Earnhart and Mark Counts.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation on honor of Lois to Dierkson Hospice (4615 E. Johnson Jonesboro, AR 72401).
Arrangements are under the care of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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Bobbie Spurgeon
Friday, November 7, 2025
Always the same through the years as being my Aunt Lois. She was kind with a smile everything we can to Arkansas. Always dressed and ready to make our visits wonderful. Always spoke kindly and welcoming. We enjoyed many dinners and good conversations every time we came to Jonesboro Ark. Thank you and THANKs for the memories. Your niece, Bobbie.
Patsy Barrow
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Blessings to you all. She’s at peace with the Lord.
Angelia McGaughey
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Brenda and family, we are so sorry to hear about Lois. She will be missed by her family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Love you all,
Aunt Georgia
Cousins: Angelia and Shelia
Don Ford