Loretta Spinks (Etta) Ayers, 84, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia passed away Tuesday evening May 19, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side.

Etta was born August 28, 1935 in Alvon, WV and was the daughter of the late Vernard F. and Lonie Rider Spinks.

She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She loved cooking, gardening and reading. She offered her help at church for whatever function she could help.

Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Henry F. "Dixie" Ayers in 2018; her granddaughter, Amy Michelle Burdette; sisters, Wanda Scott and Sharon Dudley; brothers, Jimmy Spinks, Marvin Spinks and Oliver Spinks.

Surviving are her daughters, Brenda Arnold (Robbie) and Karen Ayers; grandchildren, Brittany Arnold and Saylor Arnold; her only great grandson, Braylon Calhoun; sister, Barbara Spinks as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Loretta will be held Saturday May 23, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs with Rev. Steve Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs.

The family will receive family and friends on Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to your local food pantry.

We will be observing Covid 19 restrictions.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.