Elizabeth 'Libby' Marie Holtsman

Elizabeth "Libby" Marie Holtsman, 62, of Sulphur Springs, Ark., died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Circle of Life Hospice-Legacy in Bentonville, Ark. She was born on Jan. 21, 1951, in Morehead City, N.C. She loved cooking for friends and family, and spoiling her puppies. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Chickie Danforth; one brother and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Darrel F. Holtsman of Sulphur Springs, Ark.; two sons, Lonnie Boyd of Bentonville, Ark., Darian Holtsman of Joplin, Mo.; four daughters, Billie Jo Napier of Springdale, Ark., Dawn Backus of Ridgedale, Mo., Melinda Cobb of Virginia, Debra Koehner of Florida; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A gathering of friends and family for a time of food and fellowship will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, AR 72762; or Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, AR 72712. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.