Loys Allmand Little was born October 20, 1932 in Baird, TX to James Robert and Beulah Laningham Childers. She was welcomed by brothers Tommy and John. They settled on a farm near Ovalo that is still in the family today. Loys graduated Salutatorian of her South Taylor High class of 1950.
Following graduation she married her high school sweetheart Floyd Allmand. His job with Lone Star Gas took them to Snyder where Vickie, Doug and Pamela Jo came along. There they both served on the Volunteer Fire Dept. Floyd was Chief and the Ladies' Team placed 1st at the State Fire Convention Races. They enjoyed bowling leagues and were members of Colonial Hills Baptist Church.
At 36 Loys began her college career. Through 2 moves she persevered earning her Education degree from Tarleton University. Her first job was 5th grade in Springtown. Their final transfer in 1973 led them back to Eastland where she taught 2nd grade then to 1st for 10 years. During that time she earned her Masters Degree and Mid Management Certification. In 1984 she accepted the Principal position at Siebert Elementary cherishing the job, teachers and kids for 11 years. Retirement took her and Floyd to View, TX living in her grandparents' rock house where they had married 47 years before. They joined View Baptist Church where her grandparents had been founding members. After Floyd's passing in 1999 Loys went to Russia with Luke on a mission trip. Reed planned and treated her to cruises to Alaska, Hawaii, South American, the Panama Canal and to Jamaica. She and Vickie visited Ireland. Years before she had traveled to Zambia Africa with First Baptist Eastland on mission. When back home Sunday evening ice cream gatherings were the highlight of the week. Every holiday, birthday or special event was celebrated at Mawmaw's. No matter who you were once you came you were always welcomed and part of the family.
