of Batesville, AR
March 4, 1922 - July 6, 2020
Agatha "May" Toal, 98, of Batesville died July 6, 2020.
She was born March 4, 1922 in Rochester, New York.
Her employment over the years included Eastman Kodak Company Rolling Film in Rochester, New York, Baldwin Piano Manufacturing Plant in Conway, AR as a Tuner, and a Veterinary Assistant in Conway, AR. She was an active Member of Independence County Extension Homemakers Council, and Heritage Scrappers Club. For many years,she volunteered as a Superintendent in the Women's Exhibit Building of the Independence County Fair where she also won many blue ribbons and numerous best of show awards. She was a Homemaker and was skilled in cooking, canning, and crafts. Her greatest joy was her large family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Toal; three sons, Daniel M. Toal, Robert C. Toal, and James E. Toal; and two sons-in-law, Gerald Lyle Clements, and Danny Ray Crum.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Jean Clements of Batesville and Ann Elizabeth Crum of Greenbrier, 18 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 24 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 11:00am at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conway, Arkansas with Father Chandra Kodavatikanti officiating under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and social distancing will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to:
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
1115 College Avenue
Conway, Arkansas 72032
or
Caring Hands Hospice
2000 Harrison St. #E
Batesville, Arkansas 72501
or
Independence County Extension Homemakers Council
1770 Meyers Avenue
Batesville, Arkansas 72501
May she Rest In Peace
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very sweet lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the fair. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phillip & Pam Lloyd
I was blessed to know Grandma Toal when her grandson Mark Lovell married my sister Debbie she was one of the sweetest ladies i was privileged to know RIP Grandma Toal
You will be missed dearly. We love you Grandma Toal.
Grandma Toal influenced my life, in so many ways. I have so many wonderful memories of her, I will never forget her. Rest in Love, Grandma. I love you. Peace
Will love and miss you, you are in a much better place now.
I was very young when I met Grandma, Matt didn't tell me not to call during dailing for dollars, boy did I learn fast not to. Grandma Toal was a very Strong, kind, crafty woman she may have been small but she had a beautifully big personality & I'm so blessed to have had her as a Grandma in law, thank you for blessing me with your love Grandma you were a blessing to us all
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I love you grandma. You will be missed dearly.
Mrs Toal was one of the sweetest, kindest ladies I have ever met.
I will always remember our special times together doing crafts, gardening and having fun! I was blessed with having you all this time! I’ll miss you forever until we meet again
Kathy and Family:
Your mother was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed visiting with you both at the various Extension Homemakers events at the fairgrounds. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
In Christ,
Mark & Laura (Martin) Morris