Alma Lea Dillard Lively

Of Calico Rock, Arkansas

Alma Lea Dillard Lively, daughter of the late Vernon Luther Dillard and Effie Lorene Merchant Dillard, was born April 27, 1940 in Calico Rock, Arkansas.   She passed away June 6, 2025 in Calico Rock, Arkansas at the age of 85.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse of 65 years: Lloyd Lively and an infant brother:  Vernon R. Dillard.

Alma is survived by three sons:  Dennis, Gary (Nancy), and Steven (Nesha); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Alma was a proud graduate of the Calico Rock High School Class of 1958.  She was a faithful member of the Calico Rock First United Methodist Church.  She spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker and friend. She enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family and friends.

Graveside funeral service will be Monday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Calico Rock with Shaye Fountain officiating under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.