Gayle Kidder

January 20, 1941 - August 17, 2017

Gayle Kidder, 76, of Royal passed away Thursday August 17, 2017. She was born January 20, 1941 to LaVerne McDaniel Harbuck and the late Ike Harbuck Sr in Wichita Falls, Texas. Gayle was a Cosmetologist for 30 years and a florist for 15 years, she loved gardening, especially canning which was a big hit with anyone enjoying the peppers, pickles or whatever she canned, her decorating and floral designing were also outstanding. She was known as a practical joker and a patriotic American. She loved our country and was an avid supporter of our veterans, especially the Vietnam Veterans Organization of Hot Springs. She was a huge supporter of the Annual R & R for the Vietnam Veterans. She was well known for her generosity and was always willing to help anyone in need. She had a great sense of humor and the love of her life was her family. She was predeceased by her father, Ike Harbuck, Sr., two daughters, Lori Black & Cindy Leopold; one son, Mark Morris; one sister, Shirley McDaniel, one grandson, Jamie Morris and her step-father, Hilliard Melton. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Mike Kidder; two daughters, Lisa Kay Morris and Amy Lee (Richard) Brown; son-in-law, Tim Leopold; her mother, LaVerne Melton; three brothers, Ike Harbuck Jr., Bobby Harbuck and Jay Melton; one sister, Sue (Ray) Hornbaker;an aunt, Oleta Fierro, grandchildren, Elisabeth Ann, Joey, Tony, Michael and Gary; many great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Hot Springs Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to the Vietnam Veterans Organization of Hot Springs, 302 Hermlee, Hot Springs, AR 71913 and American Heart Association.