Mrs. Gertrude “Trudy” May, age 73, of Cove, Arkansas passed away on September 1, 2023, in her home. She was born on December 20, 1949, to Franklin Zeno Helms and Margaret Ann Helms, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Mrs. Trudy was a chicken house owner by profession, and enjoyed spending time gardening, reading, and working in her chicken houses, but above all else she loved to spend time with her family.
She was survived by her daughters, Loretta Jewell and husband Ronnie of Cove, Sherry Sullivan and husband James of Mena, Cynthia Carl and husband Mark of Jessieville; one son, Brian May and wife Nancy of Mena; along with 21 grandkids, 26 great-grandkids, and with many family and friends too numerous to mention.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Glen Dale May and daughter, Mary Willis.
Services for Mrs. May will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Live Oak Baptist Church in Cove, Arkansas. Brother Paul Pullen will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Beasley-Wood Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation services for Mrs. May will follow.
Pallbearers are James Sullivan Sr., James Sullivan Jr., Brian May, Ronnie Jewell, Cynthia Carl, and Stevie Willis.
Honorary Pallbearers are Bruce Willis, Steven Willis, and Dusty Stanley.
Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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