Ida Lou Searcy

Ida Lou Searcy, 86, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, April 24th, 2026. Ida was born October 8th, 1939, in Faxon, Oklahoma, to John David and Lorene (Dunnagan) Rawlinson. She is preceded in death by both of her parents and her daughter Chrystal Petty.

Ida is survived by daughters, Cathy (Jim) Rea of Spring, Texas, Julie (Larry) Vick of Benton, Arkansas and Dana (Jeff) Bolding of Gravette, Arkansas, grandchildren, Scott Wheeler, Spring, Texas, Nathan (Ashley) Vick of Reno, Nevada, Travis Vick of Austin, Texas, Savannah (Chelsea) Wallace of Bentonville, Arkansas, Jayden Bolding of Gravette, Arkansas and Jax Bolding also of Gravette, her siblings Grady (Chris) McDonald, Jim (Karen Stroud) Collins, Edward (Scherrie Tuttle) Collins, Sharon (Steve) Kennard, Rose Mary (Gary) Childs, her lifelong best friend, Katherine Bridges, nieces, nephews along with a host of other family and friends.

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her love, strength, and vivacious spirit were not only the glue of our family, but the heart of it.

She was a woman who deeply cared for everyone around her, always making sure those she loved were looked after and never without comfort. Her warmth, laughter, and lively attitude could light up any room, and her presence brought joy to all who knew her. Her memory will live on in every life she touched.

She carried herself with grace and resilience, always giving of herself and putting family first. Her strength was quiet, but it carried in generations.

She shared a deep and lasting love with her husband. A bond that was admired by all who witnessed it. Together they built a life centered on love, devotion, and family.

Her love for dance was like no other. There was nothing that suited her vibrant and joyful spirit more than swing dancing and two-stepping.

Her legacy lives on in the family she created and cherished, the lessons she taught, and the countless memories she leaves behind. Love like hers does not fade; it will remain with us always.

May she now be at peace reunited with her daughter, Chrystal.

Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests may register at thorntonfh.com