of Conway, AR
February 15, 1924 - August 26, 2016
Erkle B. Dow 92, of Conway, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 26, 2016.
She was born February 15, 1924 at Holland, Arkansas to the late Clifford E. and Fannie Velma (Goode) Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wainrite Dow, one brother, Herschel Henderson, two sisters,
Careeda Griggers, and Connie Henderson.
She is survived by her two sons, Sam Dow (Diane) of Conway, AR: and Rick Dow (Teresa) of Conway, AR; five grandchildren,
and six great-grandchildren, and many close friends.
Erkle was a charter member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Conway. She loved her family very much,
she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed working in her garden.
She worked in the Conway Shoe Factory and was a Day Care worker for many years. She rode the bus from Holland to the
Jacksonville Air Force Base and assembled ammunition during world war II.
Special thank you to the Salem Rehabilitation Center Nursing Staff and Gentiva Hospice for their care of Momma.
Pallbearers: Logan Dow, Ashley Stovall, Adam Dow, Christopher Dow, Victor Stanfill, Julie Dow, Sara Show, and Dennis Show.
Graveside Service and Burial will be 3:00pm Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Crestlawn Memorial Park Conway, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway, Arkansas.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
Sammy and Diane,
I sure thought a lot of Ms. Erkle. She exhibited a great Christian witness and had a lot of kindness and grace. We will see her again in Heaven! You all our in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Sammy, Diane, and Rick,
I just this moment heard about Erkle and I'm just so upset that I didn't know. So sorry I wasn't there for you all. I love you all so much and was so close to your mother. She was my buddy. Of course she was to so many and was such and inspiration to everyone that knew her! May God hold you all close until we can all be together again!!ðŸ™ðŸ¼ my phone # is 501-730-2854 please put this in your phone.
Sam, Ricky and families- I'm sorry for your loss, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Mary- Catherine
Such a fine lady! I will always be grateful for the care she gave my two daughters when they were in daycare. God bless!
Sammy, Ricky, and families, I was so saddened to see of Erkle's passing. I have such good memories of the get togethers at your grandparents. Erkle was always so nice. She will be missed by her many friends. May God be with you at this time of your sorrow.
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sweet Mrs. Dow cared for my youngest two children and oldest granddaughter at FUMC. She worked alongside my mother-in-law, Albebrtine Moix, for many years. From reading her memorial I learn that she very well may have worked with my mother at the ordinance plant also....I wish I had known that before so I could have asked her.
With sincere sympathy.
Ricky, may your wonderful memories of your mother carry you through this sad time. May God cradle you in his hands to give you some peace. Praying for you.
So sorry for your loss. Mrs Dow was my sons' teacher at daycare many years ago. We ALL loved her! She was so sweet to us. Praying for all of her family as you mourn her passing and celebrate her life.
Sam and Rick, so sorry for your loss.
Dear Sammy and Ricky,
I loved your mom and have such wonderful memories of times on Simms Street! I haven't seen her for many years but it appears that she lived a good long life. I suspect there is never a good time to give up a parent though so please know of my thoughts and prayers for you both at this time. God's blessings on you today and in the days ahead.
Love,
Teresa Cardin Ellis