Lily Faye Upshaw, age 91, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2021. She was born July 3, 1930 in Woodlawn, Arkansas to the late John O. Reed and Gladys Ryburn Reed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Victor R. Upshaw, her son, Michael Upshaw and her siblings, Havis H. Reed, Helen Gibson, Robert Reed, Mary Nell Reed Hudson and John David Reed. Mrs. Upshaw graduated as valedictorian of Woodlawn High School in 1948. She retired from AP&L (Entergy) after 41 years of service. In her leisure time she enjoyed travelling with her many friends.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church 8120 Highway 63, Rison, AR 71665 or Friendship Cemetery 750 Wooley Road, Rison, AR 71665.
Cremation arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.
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