Nyoka Vaulner, 77, of Sulphur Rock passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021.
She was born Oct. 25, 1943 in Saffell, Arkansas to Walbert Dale Saffell and Lola Mae (Mize) Saffell.
Nyoka was of the Baptist Faith; she loved to travel, read, and tend to her flowers. She graduated from Strawberry High School in 1961; after graduating she attended Baptist Nursing Center in Little Rock. In her later years, Nyoka worked as a restaurant manager and caregiver.
Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Vaulner of Pleasant Plains; son, Paul Vaulner (Debra) of Saffell; sister, Peggy Sullivan (Carl) of Lynn; three grandchildren, Ashton Nutt, Cameron Vaulner, and Cooper Vaulner (Lacy); two great-grandchildren, Tulsa Nutt and Lanie Vaulner; as well as special niece, Carla Crouch, and nephew, Richard Sullivan; four aunts and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Roger Dale Saffell.
The family will hold services at a later date.
