Alta Schofield, 71

Funeral services for Alta Frances Calhoun Schofield, 71, of Thornfield, were held Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville.

She died peacefully at home on Jan. 2. She had been surrounded by her loving family. 

Alta was born Aug. 10, 1954, to Alva and Dora Calhoun on March 6, 1981. She married the love of her life, Johnny Schofield, and spent the rest of her life building a loving home for their three children and 12 grandchildren. 

She was a proud mother who would do anything for her kids and a loving grandmother. When people would ask about her grandchildren, she would proudly tell them that she had a dozen, six and six - six boys and six girls. She always made a point to say it that way. 

Her grandchildren were her happy place. She would do anything they wanted, from cooking or cuddling with them to getting on the merry-go-round at the park, even though she knew she would feel horribly sick afterwards. 

She was an amazing woman who helped anyone she could in whatever way possible, including letting family stay in her home when they needed somewhere safe. She was an amazing cook and would always have something cooking, whether it was homemade bread or something sweet. She passed that on through her son Jason and granddaughter Robin. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Johnny, of the family home; three children: John (Heather) of West Plains, Jason (Julie) of Noble, and Johnetta of Thornfield; 12 grandchildren: Branetta, Robin, Lendon, Chase, Tyrone, Hurley, Brandon, Gannon, Oaklyn, Aubree, Savannah and Karyme. She also had a bonus granddaughter, Bella, and her three loving brothers: Ervin, Sherman and Vernon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alva and Dora; and four brothers: Lendon, Dean, Max, and Gary. 

In lieu of flowers, donations are being taken at Clinkingbeard’s to help the family with costs.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.