of Benton, AR
December 17, 1924 - March 1, 2018
Our beloved Mother, Doris Madeline Phillips Connell of Benton, passed from this life to the next on March 1, 2018 at 93 years of age. Born December 17, 1924, she is preceded in death by her parents, five siblings and husband, June D. Connell whom she married on August 10, 1942.
Survivors include her sons, George David Connell and Forrest of Mt. Airy, NC; Michael Dennis Connell and Marlanna of Benton, AR; Barry Dale Connell and Pam of Concho, AZ; Bradley Dean Connell and Kaylynn of Brixey, MO; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She had a successful career at the Teletype Corporation in Little Rock and retired after twenty years. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family throught her life and in her later years, enjoyed dancing and participating in programs and activities at the Benton Senior Citizens Center. Her smile and quick wit will be missed, but we know we will see her soon.
A time of visitation will be held Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (315-4047) from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Graveside Services are scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
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8 Condolence(s)
Beckie Whipple Smith
Monday, September 9, 2019
Dean and Dale. I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Look for beauty in this world and know her spirit is there.
DW
Sunday, April 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Melissa Nickols
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words of our Heavenly Father Jehovah God at Isaiah 41:13 and John 5:28-29.
Crystal Young
Monday, March 5, 2018
Mrs. C,
It was such a pleasure caring for you and being rewarded with those sweet smiles and contagious laughter. The Manor staff will always hold you dear in our hearts! You always knew just what to say to make us laugh and light up the room! You will be greatly missed!! In our hearts forever and always! Until we meet again in the arms of the King!
Love always,
Crystal Young, DON
The Manor at Benton
Dusty Weber
Sunday, March 4, 2018
My Grandma was an amazing woman!! I don’t know anyone who was stronger than she had been her whole life! What triumphs, what strength, what endurance! With all of the hardships she endured and overcame. Such an inspiring woman. I am so glad that she was able to live a blessed life for most of mine, and I am so blessed to have known her as my Grandma!
I will always remember the little things too—forever remember all the hotel soaps and shampoos that she saved for me from her travels and the bag of miniature chocolate bars that she brought when she came for a visit. I hope to spread this love and memory to my own grandchildren one day. Wish I could be there to support all of my family—much love from far away!!
Mary O'Neal
Saturday, March 3, 2018
You will always be 'Mom' in my thoughts. I am so glad I was able to visit with you a couple of years ago. I'll always be grateful that you welcomed me, Wayne, and John into your family. I've missed you all of these years and I will continue to miss you. I know you are at peace now and someday we will see each other again. What a blessed day that will be!
To your family: my heart and my prayers are with all of you. Thank you for sharing your Mom and your family with us.
Love you all!
Mary
Dodie Connell Flynn
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Grandmother,
Thinking of you is a happy and a sad part of my life now. I have spent times crying, and the next moment laughing over the funny moments we have shared.
I can’t thank God enough for giving you to me. You faced incredible challenges that I cannot imagine facing, and you worked your hardest to overcome life’s challenges.
I love you Grandmother and will always treasure the memories I have with you. You truly were a special woman. Until we meet again!
Kaylynn Connell
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Mom,
you were an amazing lady! From the history I've known, the stories you've told, you were definitely "a survivor". I am blessed to have been able to spend so much time with you as of late, share so many laughs, "sassy" moments, and love. Many will miss you and your smile, that smile would light up the room...
I hope they have chocolates in heaven...
Enjoy your peace, contentment and mansion... you definitely deserve it!
Thank you for sharing your life, your love and your son with me!
I love you,
Kaylynn