Sara N. Loyd of Covington, passed away March 18, 2015, at the age of 80. Mrs. Loyd was a member of Stewart Baptist Church for over 60 years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, they have toured all 50 states together. Mrs. Loyd’s favorite state to visit was South Dakota, but she also enjoyed going to Las Vegas, Alabama and Mississippi for entertainment. She had a special bond with her grandson, Wil, teaching him to drive, going to lunch and shopping. Additionally, she enjoyed watching and cheering for her granddaughter, Tamela, as she played fast-pitch softball. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Emma Mae Norman; sister, Annie Roberts; brothers, Edward, Lubie, Harold, Herbert and Luke Norman.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Loyd; son, Mark Allen; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Alton Mason grandchildren, Tamela Bell, Wil Allen, Lawrence Mason, Marshall Mason, Stephanie Hirth; great-grandson, Nicholas Mason; sister, Lucile Jones, all of Covington; step-grandchildren, Jodie Harbin, Jackie Harbin; special niece, Linda Shue; plus several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Loyd will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015, 2 p.m., at Stewart Baptist Church, 158 Stewart Church Road, Covington, Rev. Don Long and Rev. Jerry Jones officiated, and interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park.

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