Dana Goff Loyd

Dana Goff Loyd, a vivacious native of Little Rock known by many through her long career in local retail, died on Saturday, August 16. She was 71.

Dana had a quick wit and a ready laugh. She loved the beach, Mexican food and a good margarita. She was the consummate hostess, gathering friends and family in her home for holidays, Razorback games, birthdays, a long-running Christmas Eve party -- basically any excuse for a celebration. And she made the best cheesecake you've ever had.

She was preceded in death by parents John and Sammie Goff; brother Ron Pendleton; and her children's father, WB Loyd. She is survived by children Abby Youngbauer, Amy Loyd, Gregory Loyd and Mary Loyd; son-in-law Andrew Youngbauer; grandchildren Annabel Bethell (Jett), Lily Loyd, Mason Kissinger and Stella Youngbauer; great-granddaughter Baker Elizabeth Bethell, due later this month; sister Leslie Jaye Goff; and a group of lifelong friends with whom she maintained close relationships.

A visitation will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church (1101 N. Mississippi) with a memorial service following at 1:00PM. 

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