Arnola Jane Cowell Collins

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
701 South Rogers
Clarksville, AR  72830
Sunday, October 5, 2014
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist Church
East Lone Pine Road
Clarksville, AR  72830
Monday, October 6, 2014
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Cross Roads Cemetery
Deer, AR  72628
Arnola Jane Cowell Collins

of Clarksville,

June 5, 1932 - October 2, 2014

Mrs. Arnola Jane Cowell Collins, 82 of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 in Clarksville, AR. She was born June 5, 1932 in Lamar, AR to Virgil and Dora Belle (Torix) Cowell.
Arnola Jane was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and wife. She adored her family and was always seen with a smile on her face. She volunteered at the Presbyterian Thrift Shop and loved music, singing and playing the guitar. Arnola served on the Clarksville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners from June 2000 until her death. Before and during these years she also held the dual office of Resident Council President where she represented the tenants of the Clarksville Housing Authority planning resident events and improvements to the properties.
Mrs. Collins is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon Ray Collins; daughter, Vernie Jane; four brothers, Lindsey Cowell, Leonard Baker, Lester Cowell, Bert Cowell; and one sister, Florence Clayborn. Mrs. Collins is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Breedlove and husband Bill of Clarksville, Teena Malanga and husband Anthony of Monterey, TN; sons, Eddie Collins and wife Cheryl of Brock, TX, Rickey Collins and wife Viola of Seffner, FL; one brother William Leon Cowell of Hammond, LA; ten grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., October 6 at East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist Church with Bro. Robbie Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Crossroads Cemetery with Redell Shatwell, Joe Fetters, Clarence Cowell, William Smith, Steve Fetters, Donnie Cowell, Calvin Cowell, Calvin Cowell, Junior Clark and Ronnie Cowell serving as pallbearers.
Following the funeral and grave-side service, the family will meet at the Christian Family Center at East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist Church for a luncheon. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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carolyn noonan maxwell
clarksville, AR
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Friday, October 10, 2014

I will always be grateful to Arnie for welcoming me to clarksville when I moved here from Texas. My son was ill at the time and she helped me with settling here in Arkansas. She was a true christian and inspired all who shared with her. She was also very spunky and would get dressed up to hit the dance nights..... I will always carry her in my heart.

PAULA VINSON
LONDON, AR
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Monday, October 6, 2014

I HAVE KNOWN THIS LADY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. SHE HAD A SMILE THAT WOULD LIGHT UP A ROOM. SWEET. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, IT HAS BEEN A ROUGH COUPLE OF MONTHS.

Donna Underwood
Longview,
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Monday, October 6, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with yall today. My mom loved her like a sister. I will always remember her smile.

Leona Ricketts
Clarksville, AR
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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Arnie was my next door neighbor for years & we shared many laughs......she will be missed. My prayers are with her family & friends. Sincerely, Leona

JoAnn Malanga Haras
Clearwater, FL
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Friday, October 3, 2014

It has been years since I have seen Arnola. She was a very special and devoted friend to my mother who was in a nursing home. I will never forget her kindness and love that she gave her. I know in my heart that she is sitting at the feet of Jesus and just telling Him all about her family and friends

Metta Holman
Clarksville, AR
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Thursday, October 2, 2014

My heart is filled with sadness with the loss of my "adopted Mom". Arnie was the brightest ray of sunshine that ever shined on our planet. Her very being lit up the room and made you smile. She was fun and always had encouraging words for all. Not only was she a very hard working lady, she was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her mother and father and siblings and talked of them often. We had the best of times sharing her stories - many of which she turned into songs. We went to a meeting once in Little Rock and both of us lost where we parked the car. We walked up and down and were about to call the police for help, but finally found it in the parking lot way, way down the street. We laughed about it all the way home and swore each other to secrecy - two blondes on a mission! We also conspired to get her a new blue guitar. She loved that guitar! She loved to dress up and dance and got a lot of joy driving around in her hot rod Camaro! All I can say is I love her, I'll miss her, and I am so glad I had her in my life. Blessings on your journey, my sweet Arnie Angel.

Sara Stucky
Clarksville, AR
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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Mrs. Arnie was a real friend for the residents of the Clarksville Housing Authority - she provided many years of service as a Board of Commissioner member. She will be missed. Condolences to the family. Most important thing I will remember is her ever faithful belief in God - she knew her Lord and shared his word!