of Benton, AR
October 13, 1932 - July 18, 2012
Margaret Elaine Covert, 79, of Benton passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Ridgewood Nursing Home. She was born on October 13, 1932 in Houston, Texas to the late Willis and Mary Maguire Alston. Mrs. Covert retired after working 21 years for J. C. Penney in their Credit Dept., was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, and loved to travel.
In addition to her parents, two brothers, Tommy and Pat Alston and two sisters, Mary McElroy and Lillian Miles also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, George Covert of Benton; five sons, George Covert, Jr. and wife Jeannie of Copperas Cove, TX, Robert Covert and wife Sandra of Dacula, GA, Keith Covert and wife Judy of Wichita, KS, John Covert and wife Melinda of Sheridan, AR, and Joe Covert and wife Debbie of Benton; one daughter, Lisa (Covert) Bruemmer and husband Bruce of Columbia, MO; three sisters, Edith Wroten, Alice Spencer and husband Sammy, and Kathryn Demny and husband Norbert; two brothers, George Alston and Jimmy Alston and wife Doris, 18 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Muncy Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening, July 20th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, Inc., 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116.
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23 Condolence(s)
yGayle Shull
Sunday, July 22, 2012
George, Jr.,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family as you deal with the loss of someone so dear.
Gayle
yGayle Shull
Sunday, July 22, 2012
George, Jr.,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family as you deal with the loss of someone so dear.
Gayle
Judy Moss
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Covert family.
Sincerely,
Joe, Judy and Marc Moss
Jeff Johnson
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Very sorry to hear of this loss. Life is short but memories endure. Keep the faith!
Scott & Susan Schultz
Saturday, July 21, 2012
We are fo sorry for your loss. Know that are thoughts are with you.
Brenda Butler
Friday, July 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a dear friend of ours, and will be greatly missed. Wish we could be there for you, but will have to settle for long distance hugs from us. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Bergfield
Friday, July 20, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for comfort for you. Please let Lexie know we are sad for the loss of her grandma.
Emily Perry
Friday, July 20, 2012
George and family! I am so sorry to hear about Margaret! May the memories comfort you, day-by-day and may the angels surround you all always! Many blessings!
Marvin Bell
Friday, July 20, 2012
Mr. Covert we have briefly spoken at work - AMSCA.
Just know and have comfort in knowing that your mother is in the presence of God. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord - II Corinthians 5:6-8. "Earth hath no Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal".
Paul Zimmer
Friday, July 20, 2012
George, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul
Todd Minister
Friday, July 20, 2012
Joe, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Metzer
Friday, July 20, 2012
Joe, I am very sorry about your Mom's passing. I have lost my Dad, and so I have an idea about how you are feeling. It is never easy to let go of one of your parents. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill
Curtiss
Friday, July 20, 2012
Keep your head up man, she is in a better place. You have my most polite concern. If you need anything let me know.
Bart Anderson
Friday, July 20, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family joe.
Johnathan Wallace
Friday, July 20, 2012
Thoughts & prayers are with you guys...
Rich and Stefanie West
Thursday, July 19, 2012
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers through this time. God Bless!
Diane and Bevin Franklin
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Praying for your family, Lisa. God bless all of you and be comforted to know your mom is now walking the heavenly pathway, no more pain or sorrow will she bear.
Melissa Brown
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with the Covert family during this time.
Cindy Covert
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Prayers for all of the Covert family. May God comfort each one of you during this most difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Joe & Ellen Gregan
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Know your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Shaw and Cindy Drummond
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Margaret. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Covert family during this period, and we wish you all the very best as you move forward.
Stephen and Pam Demny
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
With sympathy, we will miss you Aunt Margaret, may you now rest in peace. God bless you and your family. Stephen, Pam, Rachel, and Leslie
Marsha and Ronnie McDaniel
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
We were very sad to learn of Aunt Margaret's passing this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.