Thelma Loyce Goodrum Obituary

We announce the death of Thelma Loyce Goodrum of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Thelma will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Zeb Carl and Lillian Elizabeth Summers Johnson; her husband Richard; and her sisters, Joyce Spry Pike and Donna Morrison Grimsley.

She is survived by: her children, Brenda Little (Danny) of Fort Smith, John Goodrum (Sherry) of Fort Smith and Steve Goodrum (Julie) of Denver, CO.; her grandchildren, Jessica Little Yasin (Hosifa), Quinn Little, Breanne Goodrum Smith (Caleb), Amy Goodrum, Carlee Goodrum, Emma Goodrum and Abby Goodrum; her great grandchildren, Lily Yasin and Astrid Smith; and her sister Helen Gregory (Leon).

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 5100 S 31st Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901.