Aileen Ora Lynch, 104, of Cove, Arkansas, died April 23, 2023, born December 7, 1918, to Charles Noah Sloan and Ara Adilee Henderson in Jasper, Arkansas. Married John Thomas Lynch October 15, 1953, in Las Vegas Nevada.
Aileen lived in California for most of her life, enjoyed the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of the Central Coast. A faithful servant of God, she was active in her church, where she served as the leader of the Woman’s Missionary Council for many years. Her love for her children was unconditional with her home always open as a safe haven for them in times of need. All her children enjoyed the benefits of her exceptional cooking, sewing and gardening. She lived through times most of us only read about in history books. The Great Depression, World War II, Korean War, 25 presidential elections, and seeing 5 generations of her legacy.
Mrs. Lynch is preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Lynch; parents, Charley and Ara Sloan; brothers, Loyd Sloan, Russell Sloan, Merle Sloan, and Roy Sloan; sisters, Ona and Mabel; and by her sons-in-law, Tom Roberts and Doug Greer.
She is survived by her son, John Steven Lynch of Cove, Arkansas; daughters, Nurene Roberts of Cove, Arkansas, Kathleen Greer of Sacramento, California, Janell Meister and husband Bruce of Santa Barbara, California; grandchildren, Vickie Phillips and husband Rodney of Cove, Arkansas, Glenn Roberts and wife Sheri of Cove, Arkansas, Emily Penquite and husband Darren of Medford Oregon, Bethany Guerena of Santa Barbara, California, Steven Thomas Meister of Santa Barbara, California, Jasmine Wurlitzer and husband David of Sacramento, California; 10 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held in Arrayo Grande, California.
Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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