Belva Lorraine McClain

Belva Lorraine McClain of Springdale, Ark., passed away June 17, 2014, at the Westwood Health and Rehab in Springdale. Belva was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Mangum, Okla., to William and Minnie Lou Byars. She loved the outdoors, birds, flowers, butterflies, camping and animals. She excelled in arts and crafts. She enjoyed bluegrass music and loved to attend shows. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Allen D. McClain; a daughter in-law, Betty McClain; four brothers; and one sister. Survivors include her children, Robert McClain of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Barbara Sue Lisle of Springdale, Ark.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. The family invites all, friends old and new, to celebrate Belva's life from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale, Ark. Please bring your memories and stories to share. Private interment arrangements are under the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, visit www.Backstrom-Pyeatte.com.