of Clarksville, AR

November 23, 1926 - July 3, 2016

Gladys Dean Nation, 89 of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Russellville. Mrs. Nation was born November 23, 1926 in Lamar to Mr.Herbert and Emma (Ryder) Killough. She was very active in the Methodist Church most of her adult life. She was a member of the Clarksville First United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Women, and the Mustard Seed. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Nation is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rev. Thomas Jackson Nation; two sisters, Varnell and Freda; and two brothers, James and Buddy.

Mrs. Nation is survived by three daughters, Dixie and Carl Douthit of Raleigh, NC., Lewellyn Preston of Clarksville, and Tekla Barr of Clarksville; one son, Delvin Nation of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren, Britt Nation, Kelli Nation, Chase Nation, Leslie Coleman, Alicia Schollaert, Audrey Kazimier, and Michael Barr; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Lora Faye Davis of Clarksville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Clarksville First United Methodist Church, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Gideon's International at www.gideons.org or to the Mustard Seed, 200 S. College Street Clarksville, Arkansas 72830.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller­-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754­2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

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