Jacalyn Croy Solloway of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 4, 1955 the daughter of the late Orbie Alvin and Elma Mae Whitaker Croy. She was a member of Forest Tower Baptist Church. Her hobbies included singing, tanning, and watching soap operas. She enjoyed family holidays, dining at Brew Heaven and watching her great niece and nephews play. Over the years, she had helped with Vacation Bible Schools and sang with various gospel groups.
She was also a graduate of Sheridan High School.

Jackie died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 52.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother in law, Billy Autrey.

Survivors: Husband, Larry Solloway of Sheridan;
Sons, Lonnie and wife B.J. Solloway of Redfield;
Lance Solloway of Redfield;
Daughter, Lacey Solloway of Redfield;
Sisters, Evelyn Marshall and husband Johnny; Carolyn and husband Benny Talbert;
Marilyn Autry all of Sheridan;
Grandchildren, L.J., Rebecca and Tasha;
Great grandchild, Annalee;
Nieces, Beth and Lori; Nephews, Craig; Jonathan and Carey;
A very special great niece, Zoie;
And her beloved pets, Boo and MC.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan with Bro. Lary Tidball, Bro. Jerry Miller and Bro. Dennis Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Providence Cemetery Association, 1865 Grant 7, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150.

Jackie had a love for Southern Gospel music. She joined The "New" Happy Rhythms Southern Gospel Group in 1996 as their alto singer. She had an alto voice all her own. She was a dedicated person, when you had practice or a concert she was there. She was at practice Friday night December 29, the night before she became so ill. Her desire was to spread God's word in song and music. When things would get tough her words where "Hey Guys, God is going to see us through" and He always did. She is going to be missed so much by all the group.
Before joining The "New" Happy Rhythms, she was a member of One Accord for 5 years. As you can see JACKIE LOVED GOSPEL MUSIC!!!