Loretta Buffington Blair, age 77, of Benton, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025.  She was born March 29, 1948 in Benton, Arkansas.  Loretta retired from SANCO and from the Arkansas State Hospital where she worked in housekeeping.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jewell Buffington and Maybell Reese; sisters, Lois Ables, Brenda Johnson, Pat Rice, and Darlene Rhodes; and a brother, Ronnie Buffington.

Loretta is survived by her son, Michael Kelton; sister-in-law, Gail Buffington; brothers, Michael and Brian Buffington; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Lighthouse Church, 2800 Military Road, Benton, Arkansas. Barbara Allred Calhoun will officiate.