Dana Drue Aldriedge, 79 of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on March 25, 2018. She was born to the late, Ruford and Eva Hayes on October 25, 1938 in Miami, Oklahoma. Family and faith was most important to her. She loved to watch blue birds and grow her flowers. She was a member of Park Place Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Howard Aldriedge.

She is survived by three children, Melanie Dedert, Kevin Tipton (Pam), and Chris Tipton (Heather); seven grandchildren, Josh (Stephanie), John (Leslye), Chase (Christen), Jeffrey, Shelby (Chris), Jake (Jordan), and Drew; six great grandchildren; one sister, Lavetta Rakes (Tink); one brother, Michael Hayes (Cathy); aunt, Bonnie Neal; a host of friends and family who love and miss her dearly.

A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM with a one hour prior visitation. The burial will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Oklahoma.