Daisy Marie Casey

Daisy Marie Smith Casey, 92, of Batesville died Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Branson, Missouri.

She was born January 10, 1917 at Sulphur Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Albert Smith and Sarah Ann Smith. She and her husband, Melvin Casey, owned and managed a service station/grocery store in Sulphur Rock for many years. She also worked at several companies in Batesville, retiring from White-Rodgers. She enjoyed her family, canning, cooking, and visiting with others. She never met a stranger. She was a member of West Baptist Church in Batesville and was involved in many church activities, including Sunday school and hospital visitation.

Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Ann (Casey) Shell of Branson, Missouri; grandsons, Michael G. Shell and his wife, Donna of Longmont, Colorado, Mitchell L. Shell and his wife, Susan, of Rogers, Arkansas, and Marcus R. Shell of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; great-grandchildren, Mariah B. Shell and Ciera B. Shell of Longmont, Colorado; and a sister Bobbie Mapes of Harrison, Arkansas.

Daisy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin Casey; sisters, Beulah Lovell, Opal Milligan, Mary Muff, Birtie Smith, Gertie Smith, Dora Smith, Audrey Smith and Eulah Smith; and brothers, Joe Smith, Jessie Smith, and J.A. Smith.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at West Baptist Church in Batesville with Bro. Bob Dailey officiating.

Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Pallbearers are Gary McKim, Gerald Gaither, Jim Reid, Lavon Huskey, Gordon French and Melvin Patterson. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. and Mrs. Bob Slaughter, Clifford and Ailene Reynolds, and Durwood and Edith Elms.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:30 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2009 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the White River Medical Center Foundation and Auxiliary, P.O. Box 2197, Batesville, Arkansas 72503