Lou Arden Summerville

November 6, 1943– December 5, 2020

Lou Arden Summerville, 77, lifetime resident of El Dorado, passed away December 4, 2020 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. She was born on November 6, 1943 to the late Dewell Summerville and Vergie Mae Sinclair Summerville.

Ms. Summerville was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and many dear friends.

She is survived by her son, Todd Kinard and his wife Sarah of Dayton, Ohio; four grandchildren, Allyssa, Alexia, Zaylie and Zayden Kinard of Dayton, Ohio; one great-grandchild, Sylus also of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Duane Summerville of Gonzales, Louisiana and Bob Summerville and wife, Doretta of El Dorado; sister, Lajuana Ray and her husband, Billy of Sheridan, Arkansas; former husband and dear friend, Paul Kinard of El Dorado; a number of cousins; and many special nieces and nephews.

Lou was a graduate of El Dorado High School and Paramont Cosmetology school, having owned her own salon “Hairstyles by Lou”, for many years. She had an exceptional talent of music, playing the piano and organ and singing at Eldorado First Assembly where she was a member for several years. Then on to traveling with the Evangel Singers for a number of years in which she used her vocal talents as well as accompanying the group. Music was a tremendous part of Lou’s life.

Lou also taught many years at Westside Christian Academy, teaching and guiding many children, who loved her so!

A Private Family Graveside officiated by Bro. Duane Amis will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 under the direction of Perry’s Funeral Chapels.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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