Alma Francis Mcilvoy

Alma Francis "Granny" McIlvoy, 99, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Greene Acres Nursing Center. She was born in Peach Orchard, retired from Emerson Electric as an Assembly Line Worker after many years and was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. Alma was the daughter of the late John and Anna Knopp Clayton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira McIlvoy; grandson, Cam McIlvoy and granddaughter Tracy Edrington; two brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include daughter, Revonda (Bill) Edrington of Doniphan, MO; two sons, Willis "Chub" (Shirley) McIlvoy of Paragould, William (Ellie) McIlvoy of Jacksonville, Fl; three grandsons, Todd Edrington, Chad McIlvoy, and Michael McIlvoy; five great grandchildren

Visitation will be Tuesday from 11-1 at Heath Funeral Home. Chapel service will begin at 1:00 with Evan Smith officiating . Burial will follow in Brownie Cemetery in Delaplaine.

Lasting Memorials are asked to consider St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Family will serve as pallbearers