Laura Jane "Callahan" Huddleston Hale

Laura Jane "Callahan" Huddleston Hale of McRae, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday December 4, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born May 3, 1939 in Wynne, Arkansas along with her twin sister Daisy Jean Wilson to Ivy Edward and Hattie Bell (Wolfe) Callahan. Her family has taken care of her in her home, along with caregivers and hospice staff since April 2023. She is survived by her brother Jerry Callahan of Wynne, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Jimmy Callahan of Velvet Ridge, Arkansas, and by her twin sister Daisy Jean Wilson of Hot Springs, Arkansas. She married the love of her life Jesse Leroy Huddleston on September 8, 1957. They were married 38 years. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her son Jesse Leroy Huddleston Jr., a daughter Julie Christina Huddleston, her son in law Samuel Leland Kirk, and a grandson Dacoda Alan Goodman. She is survived by three daughters Patricia Ann Moser (Rickie) of Batesville, Arkansas, Laura Regina Kirk of Beebe, Arkansas, and Vicki Renea Brooks (Danny) of Searcy, Arkansas; six grandchildren Lori Green (Tim), Tony Bressie, Daniel Brooks (Megan), Tasha Boozer (Bryan), Steven Bressie, and Jessica Bartholomew (Christian); 16 great-grandchildren Alyxis, Alex, Aidyn, and AJ Green, David, Samuel, Isaiah, and Abigail Jane Brooks, Codie Goodman, Presley Boozer, Cylie Goodman, Brenlee and Bradley Boozer, Colten, Hudson, and Lilli Anne Bartholomew. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, a special sister in law Mona Rea Davis of Beebe, Arkansas and brother in law Robert Huddleston of Forrest City, Arkansas. A special friend, Twyla Land. She married John Theodore Hale on February 26, 2011. They were married 10 years. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2021 and also by a step-daughter Lisa Renea Hale Blair (Steve). She is survived by three step-children Sandra K Hays (Ricky), Diana Hale Landis (Eddie W.), and John T. Hale Jr. (Jayme); six step-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren all of Judsonia, Arkansas. Jane loved the Lord Jesus and the Lord's church and was a faithful servant. Her daily life was a witness for Christ. She spread the news of Jesus to those she encountered. She loved to laugh and carried the joy of the Lord with her. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren immensely. She was present at every event, big or small, until it was physically no longer feasible. She also loved her animals and was a "dog mom" through and through. Ashley and DeeDee were her "babies" and companions for 16/17 years and Rosie for eight years. She exemplified Christ's love by forgiving easily, loving unconditionally, and giving to those in need. She was a homemaker while raising her family. After her children were grown she worked at White County Medical Center in dietary and at Riverview schools where several students looked to her as a surrogate "Mamaw." She was known by "Mama" to her girls, "Mamaw" to her grandchildren, and a follower of Christ to all of those who knew her. Her Bible was very well read, and she was a powerful prayer warrior. Everyone who knew her, knew love. Visitation will be at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy, Arkansas on Saturday December 13, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. The Funeral will be held at South Heights Church of God on Sunday December 14, 2025 at 2 p.m with interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens. The family would also like to honor and thank our precious caregivers and the hospice staff who became like a second family, also to her granddaughter Jessica who was one of her primary caregivers, and always by her side and also grandson Daniel who helped with her care along with their spouses. She was able to be cared for at home due to their care, compassion, sacrifice and love for their Mamaw. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net

Laura Jane "Callahan" Huddleston Hale

May 3, 1939 - December 4, 2025