Lake City- Holly Jean Pirtle,39, a beautiful soul who never met a stranger, passed away on January 26, 2026 at NEA Baptist. She was born on December 29, 1986 in Jonesboro.

Holly lived her life with a heart wide open to the world. She had a gentle spirit, a contagious smile, and a way of making everyone feel seen and loved. To know Holly was to be greeted with warmth, kindness, and a joy that came so naturally to her. She found happiness in the simplest things, ice cold coke, a trip to sonic, music, holding a dollar in her hand, and spending time with the people she loved the most. Holly taught those around her what unconditional love truly looks like. She didn’t judge, hold grudges, just loved; fiercely, innocently, and fully. Her laughter could brighten a room, and her presence brought comfort in ways words never could. She was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and family member. Her role in our lives was far greater than she ever realized. As an aunt, Holly loved deeply and purely. Her bond with her nieces and nephews was something truly special. As a sister, she was loyal, affectionate, and constant, a blessing we will forever be grateful for.

Holly leaves behind her mother, Lisa Cooper, of the home; sisters, Kathryn Pirtle (Myron Moore) of Blytheville, Tammy Cooper (Michael Rawson) of Manila; nephews, Joshua Pirtle, of the home, Landon Cooper of Manila, Logan Pirtle of Jonesboro, and Calvon Branscum of Manila; nieces Adriana Pirtle of Jonesboro, and Penelope Cooper of Manila.

Holly was preceded in death by her father Jim cooper, brother of James Cooper and grandparents Mary Koegel and Wilma Robertson.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 am on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Cody Eveld officiating. A Rosary Service will be held at 9 am prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at the Lake City Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Archie Cooper, Michael Rawson, Joseph Bloodworth, Joshua Pirtle, Landon Cooper, and Logan Pirtle. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Cooper, Calvon Branscum, Myron Moore, Adriana Pirtle, and Hailey Garner.