CedarVale Funeral Home

11/24/2025

Gary B. Riley

Gary B. Riley, 88, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 20th, 2025. He was born December 9th, 1936, in Coloma, Michigan, to the late Sylvan and Lois (Humphrey) Riley. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Gary is survived by his wife Jacqueline Riley, their children Lori (Gary) Gee of Huntsville, Alabama, Jeff (MaryJo) Riley of Arizona and Kim (Bob) Bart of Frisco, Texas, their grandchildren, Brent Riley of Michigan, Katy Golden of Alabama and Evelyn Bart of Frisco, Texas.

Gary was a talented woodworker and a jack of all trades.

Gary was a kind man and had so much knowledge. He will be greatly missed.

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11/23/2025

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11/20/2025

Sandra Lee Corzatt

Sandra Lee Corzatt was born October 8, 1944 in Houston, Texas and passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Sandy grew up in the Houston area. For as long as her sisters can remember she loved her God, and she made Him Lord of her life at a young age. While Sandy was growing up you could find her every evening in her bedroom, down on her knees, praying so long sometimes she would even fall asleep! That dedication never wavered. She attended M.B. Smiley High School, where she graduated in 1962. While there she learned to play the flute and was in the marching band. Music was always a passion of Sandy’s.

She started her over 30-year career with Redball, and then later Yellow Freight. It was there Sandy met the love of her life, John Corzatt, and led him to Christ. They married on June 9, 1984 and made their home in Kingwood, TX. Later they moved to Sioux Falls, SD and endured some harsh winters until they retired to Hot Springs Village, AR in 2001. They made friends wherever they went. They made many memories traveling around in different RVs they owned over the years, as well as enjoying a few cruises. They especially loved spending time with all of their extended family! While in Hot Springs Village, Sandy enjoyed singing with the Crystal Chimes Chorus, playing her flute with the New Horizon’s Band and The Hot Springs Concert Band, and pouring her heart into volunteering with numerous organizations. Sandy’s favorite purpose in life was to witness to others so they could come to know her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sandy was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, John Alvin Corzatt, and her parents, Joseph Watkins Houghtaling and Nell Rose Marie Hudson Houghtaling. She is survived by her beloved family including her sisters Jolyn Jenkins and Vicki Atkins; niece Tammy Vyroal (Paul) and their daughter Haley; nephew Mark Atkins and his daughter Tori; her stepsons Jim Corzatt (Cindy), Rob Corzatt (Genaye) and their children Benjamin, Natalie and Joshua; and her stepdaughter Debbie Turyna (Jeff) and their children Daniel and Katie (Andrew) Budziszek.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 25th, at 1pm at Sandy’s church, Christian Ministries. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Ministries, 400 Brookhill Ranch Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71909.

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11/20/2025

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11/18/2025

Maralou Spear

Maralou Spear

Maralou Spear, 86, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, November 17th, 2025.

She was born on July 28, 1939, in Fort Worth, TX to Amos Garrett Cook and Louise Jennings Cook. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, one brother, Wesley Cook Fence, and one stepbrother, Carl Fence and her husband of 43 years, John Cephas Spear II.

She is survived by 5 children: Joe Kelly (Genie) Erin Kelly Dunavant (Danny), Kathy Kelly Keeley, Marion Kelly Feather and Jon Kelly (Laura) and 2 stepsons: John Spear and Jason Spear. She is remembered by 7 grandchildren: Daniel Dunavant, Ashley Rocha, David (DJ) Feather, Miranda Cruz, Jon Kelly Jr., Alizabeth Kelly and Noah Kelly. She also leaves 4 step grandchildren: Shannon Spear, Joshua Spear, Rebecca Spear and Kaitlyn Spear. She has 8 great grandchildren: Caleb Dunavant, Amalia Rocha, Makayla Dunavant, Clarity Kelly, Conner Dunavant, Kaiden Dunavant, Luke Rocha, Grant Kelly and 1 step great grandson Jaxon Spear.

She belonged to quite a few lineage organizations such as: National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a member of Hot Springs Genealogical Society. She was also a member of the Hot Springs Quilt Guild. She enjoyed reading and was a member of the Stone County Master Gardeners for many years. She was a member of Woodlands Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs Village, AR.

A memorial service will be held on December 13, 2025, at 11:00 am at Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 11 Ecuestre Dr., Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.

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11/16/2025

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11/12/2025

Robert "Bob" Lee Smith

Robert “Bob” Lee Smith went home to his heavenly father on November 9, 2025 in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, surrounded by family.

Bob met “the love of his life”, Beverly, when he was 5 years old, throwing rocks at a girl across the street in Holden, MO. Rocks led to romance, marriage in 1952, two children and a love that celebrated 73 wedding anniversaries.

After the wedding, Bob was drafted by the Army. Fortunately his math skills led him to a job in accounting rather than infantry for the next two years. While he was away, Beverly researched college options for Bob, as she already had earned a college degree. She discovered General Motors Institute in Flint, MI.

For the next 5 years, Bob alternated 12 weeks in Flint studying engineering and then 12 weeks working at a GM manufacturing plant in Kansas City, MO. He graduated with a mechanical engineering degree and a job with 5 years seniority.

The first house (purchased with VA assistance) had room for 2 daughters (Jerri and Jill) and the first family dog.

GM liked to move its employees so in 1973 the family moved to Troy, Michigan and then in 1978 to Shreveport, Louisiana where Bob had been selected to help open a new manufacturing plant. He became the manager of engineering for the Shreveport plant. Bob took early retirement from GM at the age of 58.

Bob and Beverly enjoyed 60 years of good health together, traveling on cruises and going to see their grandchildren. They moved to Hot Springs Village in 2003 and joined other GM friends who had retired there. Bob golfed 3-4 times per week until the age of 89.

Bob is survived by his wife Beverly, daughter Jerri Smith (St. Paul, MN), daughter Jill Kramer and her husband Steve (Chester, MD) and two grandsons, Mike and his wife Ariel (Washington, DC) and David (Vancouver, WA). Bob was preceded in death by son-in-law David Weidt - Jerri, parents Lorene and Oscar Smith, and siblings Vesta and Jackie.

A celebration of a life exemplifying love is being planned for Saturday, December 6 at 10 AM at Christ of the Hills Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village. Please feel free to dress in red to celebrate Bob’s love of the Kansas City Chiefs football team. In addition, Bob‘s grandson Michael Patrick, who is a Patrick Mahomes look-alike is likely to be at the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the HSV Animal Shelter or Wounded Warriors.

Bob will most be remembered as a husband who took his marriage vows and his faith seriously. He pushed himself hard to improve his strength so he could share the same room with Beverly for as long as possible. Until his final breath, he was thinking about Beverly, exemplifying a favorite song - Alabama’s “Forever’s as Far as I’ll Go.”

We already miss him.

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11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

Glenda Gay Klein

Glenda was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the youngest of three children. She and her husband, Al, were introduced on a blind date and went on to share 51 wonderful years together. They had four children: Jeff, Jill, and twins Cathy and Cristy. Al and Glenda moved to Hot Springs Village in 1976 when Al took the role of General Manager. They lived, worked and raised their family here until they moved to the Branson area in 1994. No matter where they lived the family was always on, in or near lakes and rivers fishing, boating and camping. Glenda returned to Hot Springs Village in 2013 after Al passed away. Glenda enjoyed her longest friendships, supported her community, and made many wonderful memories while living in the Village.

She grew up loving music; gospel and rock'n'roll were her favorites. She sang in choirs, trios and quartets from the time she was in high school. She and other ladies founded the “Village Trio” and sang songs at events and functions around the Village. She always found joy and calm in singing and listening to music, a trait she has passed on to her children.

Glenda stayed active playing tennis and dancing and was a member on several bowling leagues over the years. On spring and summer days you could find her outside tending to flowers and gardening.

Glenda was an avid traveler, first as a child riding in the back of her parents’ car, with her father at the wheel, driving all over the country, then with her husband Al, and later with their own children. Glenda was able to see much of the country and visit several National Parks, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Gulf shore and many places in between.

Glenda is preceded in death by her loving husband, Al, her brother Robert Ferguson and sister Arlene Lloyd. She was deeply loved by her children and their families; Jeff Klein and his wife Donna, Jill Smith and her husband Austin, Cathy Manuel and her husband Rob, and Cristy O’Brien and her husband Eron. She cherished her family and leaves behind a loving legacy in her 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life for Glenda Klein will be held Saturday, November 15th at 2:00pm at the Village Bible Church, 100 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909. Reception to follow.

Her children encourage Glenda’s friends to bring and share written memories or photos and place them in the box provided to celebrate and remember the special moments you've shared with their mother.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Glenda's church home, The Village Bible Church, or one of the organizations she supported; the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Lewis Edward Ake

Lewis Edward Ake, 94, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away on November 6, 2025. Lew was born in Chicago on June 26, 1931, to the late Edward and Helen Ake. Lew graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois, in 1949. Lew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean War.

While serving in the Marines, Lew started exchanging letters with the sister of one of his fellow Marines. These letters lead to a life-long love affair and partnership, one that lasted over 60 years of marriage and ended with the passing of Patricia Ann (Hust) on October 12, 2015.

The loss of Pat was devastating for Lew, but while working through his grief, he found many new friends who helped each other cope with their losses.

After Lew’s Marine discharge, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to romance Pat. They were married on June 11, 1955, and Lew finished his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1957.

Lew and Pat along with their first son Tom, moved to Neenah, Wisconsin, in 1957 where Lew started his 35-year career with Kimberly Clark Corporation. Lew finished his KC career in Roswell, Georgia, in 1991. In 1992 Pat and Lew built their retirement home in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Lew was very active in retirement, teaching computer skills to seniors, volunteering for years along with Pat at St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center, and serving as a proud member of the Military Honor Guard. Lew loved golf, HORSE basketball, and was an accomplished wood carver. Pat and Lew loved to travel, taking numerous trips to exotic locations, culminating with the celebration of their 60 years of marriage on a South Pacific Cruise.

Lew is preceded in death by the love of his life, Pat, his sister and brother-in-law, Jolene and Marvin “Tex” Cook, and brother and sister-in-law Henry “Hank” and MaryAnn Hust.

Lew and Pat are survived by their sons and their families; Thomas E. Ake and his wife Susan, along with their three daughters, Elizabeth (Michael) Enright, Katherine (Matt) Laszkiewicz, and their son William, Natalie and fiancé, Greg Baker; Timothy J. Ake and his wife Sandy and their two daughters, Stephanie (Joe) Proulx and their four children, Brody, Mila, Braxton, and Brayden, Sarah (Dave) Foley and their two children, Maverick and Vivienne; Todd M. Ake and his wife Jodi and their three children, Zachary (Jessica) their four children, Meaya, Jaxson, Grayson, and Edison, Ethan (Ashley) and their two children, Andrew and Aubrey, Kaela (Johnathan) Martisek, and their three children, Brantley, Emersyn, and Scarlett. Lew is also survived by many close friends and neighbors.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 21st at 11:00am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Committal to follow at Cedar Vale Cemetery. For online condolences/guestbook, please visit: https://www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com/

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11/09/2025

We believe that the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces deserve special consideration. Not only do veterans receive the standard funeral and burial benefits from the federal government, we also offer additional services for all who have bravely served. To learn more about veteran offerings, contact us at your convenience.