Edith Marie Stobaugh

Edith Marie (Wofford) Stobaugh, 97, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Edith was born May 10, 1925 to Lonnie and Mattie Wofford in Conway, AR, and Edith was a member of the Downtown Church of Christ in Morrilton, AR. Most knew Edith as Mom or MeMe, and she embraced the role with open arms. As a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and wife, Edith served the family farm and business from the beginning and was an avid part of the weekly rides around Stobaugh Farms to see how the crops were doing. Full of questions and life, MeMe gave so much to her family and those around her with her smile, hugs, and laughs. Edith was preceded in death by her husband - Audy Ray Stobaugh Sr., son - Bruce Stobaugh, parents, and two sisters (Margie White of Fort Worth, TX, and Betty Ann Williams of Conway, AR). Edith is survived by her sons – Audy Ray (Cheryl) Stobaugh Jr., Barry (Eva) Stobaugh, and Robert (Mary Ann) Stobaugh; one daughter-in-law - Paulette Stobaugh-Jones; eight grandchildren - Cassie (Jeff) Chapman, Brandi (Kylan) Cooper, Bart (Ashley) Stobaugh, Kyle (Sarah) Stobaugh, Lindsay Stobaugh, Bryan Stobaugh, Candice (David) Watkins, and Mallory (Chris) Birch; and 14 great-grandchildren - Cade (Elizabeth) Chapman, Seth Chapman, Karlee Cooper, Kambree Cooper, Carter Stobaugh, Bentley Stobaugh, August Stobaugh, Eliza Stobaugh, Scout Stobaugh, Campbell Watkins, Amelia Watkins, Marley Marie Watkins, and Annie Birch. She has four nieces: Bev and Brenda White, Debbie Ashley, and Donna (David) Holloway. Edith was an innovator and leader until she left us. For the past decade, Edith oversaw her portion of the farm and crops. Side-by-side with Audy Sr, Edith learned how to lead and work the land since 1951. From delivering lunches daily to delivering the sodas for the 4pm break during the hot afternoons, Edith grew as a leader and could be found on a turn row helping to usher the equipment across the acreage. In recent years there was not a single trip to town that any of us took with her where we did not have to take a new route to see the crops because it was required. She lived and breathed for the crops and land, and it is seen through the next generations she raised in Kenwood, AR. Many of her hobbies included making sure she never re-read any book or re-watched a movie, a notebook by her end-table is living proof. Sewing and watching her “stories” (for us the soap opera on Channel 4) made her days go by. Edith was an excellent seamstress and made many of the grandkids' clothing, and she went as far as making sure we all matched. Quilts, stuffed animals, and no pair of pants were off-limits to be made into shorts. She was also excellent at cross-stitching. During World War II, Edith assembled bomb detonators for our service members. She told us of the 3pm to 11pm shift with a drive to Jacksonville from Conway. Also, she worked at the shoe factory in Conway, along with the garment factory in Morrilton. From the kitchen you would hear her chatting. Edith’s “Ugly Cake” was known across the area, and we all had the pleasure of eating a bite or two. Many pans of cornbread, “hot” macaroni, fried onion, and bacon were served from her stovetop to the table we all conversed around. She was happiest seeing everyone around her kitchen table. Edith was a treasure and loved by so many. She had a wonderful memory and loved to tell stories of her past. She cared deeply for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her “babies”. She passed many of us with her lead foot, and we cannot thank her enough for the fast hugs she gave us. A stranger was never met, and she will be missed by many. The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, at the Downtown Church of Christ. The service will be officiated by Bro. George Hulett. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to service. Pallbearers are Bart Stobaugh, Kyle Stobaugh, Bryan Stobaugh, Cade Chapman, Seth Chapman, August Stobaugh, Bentley Stobaugh, and Campbell Watkins.

Edith Marie Stobaugh

May 10, 1925 - January 18, 2023