She was retired from the University of AR at Monticello, where she worked in the payroll/personnel department and was a member of the University Club and Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Lana was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She loved God, her family, and the Razorbacks. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Monticello and was preceded in death by her father and her husband David Hoover.
Survivors include her mother Louise Parker Ray of Harrison, her daughter Lisa and husband Jay of Pueblo West, CO; her son Ray of Mt Juliet, TN; her brother Roger and wife Julie of Harrison; three grandchildren, Anna, Mary Madison, and Jenna; two fur grandchildren, Maximus and Cooper; as well as two nieces and nephews and their families.
Condolences(15)
Jane Jo Summerford
, ND Saturday, September 21, 2013 I know you will miss Lana so much. Will be thinking of you and praying for your comfort in the days to come.Wanda Lawson Crockett
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Have some sweet memories from high school. A wonderful lady. Her family is in our prayers.Judy and Butch Selig
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Lisa, Ray and family,We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Lana was such a sweet person and will be missed by so many. Prayers and blessings to you during this difficult time.
LEA FORREST FAULKNER
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.LEA FORREST FAULKNER
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2013 Lisa, Ray, & Family,You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Such a sweet lady who will be missed by many. Cherish your memories.
Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Lynn Franz
Whittier, NC Friday, September 13, 2013 When I think of Lana, I think of her laugh and smile. Sending big hugs to all the family. I won't be able to travel to Arkansas, but will be with you in spirit.Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Friday, September 13, 2013 Louise and Family We are so sorry about Lana. We know you and her family will miss her but , you have wonderful memories to hold on to. God Bless and comfort you. Gladys and JamesJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, September 13, 2013 How sad to hear about Lana. We have been friends since our college days. I pray God surrounds you with his loving arms to give you peace and comfort at this sad time.With love & sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllister
Robin (Davis) & Kenny Johnson
Monticello, AR Friday, September 13, 2013 Lisa and Ray, my thoughts and prayers are with both of you and thought your mother was such a kind women. All our love, Robin and Kenny JohnsonBARBARA R NEWTON
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, September 13, 2013 SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LANA WAS A SWEETPERSON AND A FRIEND OF MINE. MY THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Candace Fisher
Alexandria, VA Friday, September 13, 2013 I am saddened to hear of my cousin Lana's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her immediate family. I always remember she loved to laugh, and I still remember being a "junior bridesmaid" at her wedding.cathy turner
pine bluff, AR Thursday, September 12, 2013 Love you, Lisa. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Pat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 12, 2013 So very sorry to hear about Lana. She was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Debra Ray Caldwell
Clinton, MS Thursday, September 12, 2013 So many memories to cherish. Lana always was so kind and fun making sure that all of us in the family knew she loved us and cared about us in her own special way. Always admired Lana and how she was such strong person. Her love for her children and family was constant,everlasting,and unconditonal. We will miss her. Our love, thoughts, and prayers to family.Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 11, 2013 I am so sad about Lana's passing. I remember our fun times in high school as majorettes and the memories we all made. I spent so much time at her house growing up and twirling in the yard!! Lana was such a wonderful friend and I am so sorry for your loss.